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Used to get someone's attention, often sharply, or to express annoyance or surprise.
""Oi! Watch where you're going!" he shouted."
How to Use Oi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA blunt, informal way of shouting to get someone's attention, often used to scold or protest.
When to use it
Very informal; mainly heard in British and Australian English.
Word Forms
ois plural
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Etymology
Likely a variant of "hoy", with the "h" dropped, common in working-class and Cockney British speech.