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noun
a type of punk rock featuring violent, racist lyrics, associated especially with skinheads.
Origin:
1975–80; of disputed orig.
1975–80; of disputed orig.
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oi1 (ɔɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —interj | |
| 1. | (Brit) a cry used to attract attention, esp in an aggressive way |
| —adj | |
| 2. | of or relating to a form of punk rock popular esp among skinheads in the late 1970s and 1980s |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
oi
1962, vulgar or working class pronunciation of hoy a call or shout to attract attention.
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