In Canada, they often use the expression "Oi!", I just am wondering when they use it and why. Like give an example of a situation where "Oi!" might be said. I know this sounds like a stupid question, but I've really just always wondered exactly what it means there.
2006-12-28 08:45:49 · 7 answers · asked by Kiara 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
"Oi" means "Oh my" or "Oh"
Example: Oi! I forgot my backpack.
2006-12-28 08:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm American, of Puerto Rican heritage. we also say oi, it's not really a word it's used to get some ones attention. Japanese say it also i was surprised when i realized how many different countries use it for the same thing.
example: Oi sit down or I'll tell your dad.
2006-12-28 16:52:00 · answer #2 · answered by The Key Master 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jews the world over use the same expression (usually spelled "Oy!"). It's a Yiddish expression, and basically means "Oh" or "Oh my," in an exasperated or overwhelmed sort of way. A lot of people have picked up the expression from the Jews.
2006-12-28 16:51:00 · answer #3 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
oi! means hey you we use it in britain. if someone kicks a football into my garden I might shout "oi! what the f*ck are you doing".
2006-12-28 17:03:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
In Russian, it means either "Ouch!" or "Oh my!"
2006-12-28 16:52:42 · answer #5 · answered by Y10K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in the south, it is a sound(s.c) that you make when you are hurting
2006-12-28 16:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by Vivimos en los Ultimos Dias 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It can mean "Oh my!" or "Oh my gosh".
2006-12-28 18:35:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋