Oy vs. Oi
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Difference Between Oy and Oi
Oyinterjection
An exclamation typically expressing mild frustration or expressing feelings of uncertainty or concern.
Oiinterjection
Said to get someone's attention; hey.
Oi, you with the red hat – what do you think you're doing?Oi! Stop that!Oiinterjection
An expression of surprise.
Oi! This is new!Oiinterjection
An informal greeting, similar to hi.
Oi! How's it going?Oinoun
A working-class punk rock subgenre of the 1970s, sometimes associated with racism.
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