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oy

interjection \ˈȯi\

Definition of OY

—used especially to express exasperation or dismay <oy, what a mess>
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Origin of OY

Yiddish
First Known Use: 1892

Rhymes with OY

boy, buoy, cloy, coy, foy, goy, hoy, joy, koi, ploy, poi, Roy, soy, toy, troy, Troy

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