Oi

noun

/ɔɪ/

Word Frequency: 2.4

Definitions

1.noun(sometimes capitalized) A working-class punk rock subgenre of the 1970s, sometimes associated with racism.

2.interjectionSaid to get someone's attention; hey.

"Oi! Stop that!"

3.interjectionAn expression of surprise.

"Oi! This is new!"

4.interjectionAn informal greeting, similar to hi.

"Oi! How's it going?"

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