Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

oy

interjection
/ɔɪ/
Definition
An expression of dismay or exasperation.
Examples
  • “Oy, can you believe what just happened?”
  • “Oy vey, I can’t deal with this right now!”
  • “Oy, that was a close call!”
Meaning
Used to convey annoyance, frustration, or surprise, often in a humorous context.
Synonyms
  • oh
  • ugh
  • hey