interjection General Slang

oi

OY · interjection · informal

Hey! (to get attention).

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Definitions

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A call to attract someone's attention or to protest; famous in the 'Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi' chant.

“Oi! You dropped your wallet.”
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oi In A Sentence

Oi! You dropped your wallet.

Origin & Usage

British/Australian attention-getting exclamation.

Variants oyoi oi oi

People Also Ask

What does 'oi' mean?

It's a call used to grab someone's attention or to protest, similar to 'hey!'.

Where does 'oi' come from?

It's a British and Australian attention-getting exclamation, famous in the 'Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi' chant.

Is 'oi' rude?

It can sound abrupt or confrontational depending on tone, but it's commonly used playfully and isn't a swear word.

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