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An exclamation of mild frustration, worry, or exasperation.
""Oy, not this again," she muttered, staring at the paperwork."
"Oy, I forgot my keys at home!"
How to Use Oy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sighing exclamation, similar to "ugh" or "oh no," used when something is mildly annoying or worrying.
When to use it
Informal and often associated with Yiddish-influenced speech, especially in the phrase "oy vey."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Yiddish "oy," a similar exclamation of dismay.