“Oy” expresses annoyance, disappointment, or dismay.
Oy Word Origins
According to etymologist Douglas Harper, the phrase originated in Germany. It comes from the German expression “o weh” and Dutch “au” which means ouch. It also comes from the English word woe and the Dutch wee meaning pain.
Oy Synonyms
Oy means darn it. It means ouch. It means meh. It means smh. It means WTF!
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