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oy

1  [oi]
Use oy in a Sentence
–interjection
(used to express dismay, pain, annoyance, grief, etc.)
Also, oi.

Origin:
1890–95; < Yiddish

oy

2  [oi]
–noun Scot.
1. a grandchild.
2. Obsolete. a nephew or niece.
Also, oe.

Origin:
1425–75; late ME (north and Scots) o(o), oy(e) < ScotGael ogha; see O'
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Main Entry:  oy
Part of Speech:  interj
Definition:  an exclamation of dismay or exasperation; also written oi; also called oy vay, oy vey
Example:  It is snowing again! Oy!
Etymology:  Yiddish
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
OY

  1. operating year

  2. optimum yield

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