Oi Meaning in English
word
/ˈɔɪ/
oy
/ˈɔɪ/
oy
Definition
A casual interjection used to get someone's attention, express surprise, or greet someone, mainly in British English and some Commonwealth countries.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; mainly British/Australian usage, sometimes perceived as rude if directed at strangers. Common in expressions like 'Oi! Stop that.' Not used as a greeting in American English.
Spanish: eh - oyePortuguese (BR): oi - eiPortuguese (PT): oi - ehChinese (Simplified): 喂 (wèi) - 哎 (āi)Chinese (Traditional): 喂 (wèi) - 哎 (āi)Hindi: अरेArabic: هاي - اسمعBengali: এই (স্বনিধানকারী) - ওয়াই (অতিরিক্তভাবে, আন্তর্জালিক ওয়াই অভিব্যক্তি)Russian: эй - ойJapanese: おいVietnamese: này - êKorean: 야Turkish: hey - oiUrdu: اوئےIndonesian: hei - oi
Example Sentences
Oi, wait for me!
basic
Oi, that's my seat.
basic
Oi, what are you doing?
basic
He turned around when I shouted 'Oi!'
natural
You can't just walk in here—oi!
natural
Kids these days, oi...
natural