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Definition of
oy vey exclamation
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
oy vey
exclamation
exclamation
NAmE
/
/
ˌɔɪ ˈveɪ
/
/
(
also
oy
)
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used for showing disappointment or sadness (mainly by Yiddish speakers or Jewish people)
See
oy vey
in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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Nearby words
oyster mushroom
noun
oyster sauce
noun
oy vey
exclamation
oz.
abbreviation
ozone
noun