oy

oy¹

/oy/, interj.

(used to express dismay, pain, annoyance, grief, etc.) Also, oi.

[1890-95; < Yiddish]

oy²

/oy/, n. Scot.

1. a grandchild.

2. Obs. a nephew or niece.

Also, oe.

[1425-75; late ME (north and Scots) o(o), oy(e) < ScotGael ogha; see O']

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