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oy vey

[ oi vey ]

interjection

, Yiddish.
  1. (used to express distress, exasperation, upset, alarm, etc., sometimes minor):

    Just had another session with my mom, planning my wedding—oy vey, she’s taking over!

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Word History and Origins

Origin of oy vey1

First recorded in 1910–15; from Yiddish oy vey “oh woe,” from oy oy 1( def ) + vey “woe”; woe ( def )

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Example Sentences

Oy Vey: On Tuesday, Mr. Kanye Kardashian revealed a song for his girlfriend, Kim.

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