interjection
Used to express irritation, dismay, sorrow, or self-pity.
Origin of oy vey
Yiddish oy interjection expressing irritation or sorrow vey woe ( from Middle High German wē ) ( from Old High German wah, wē ) ( akin to Old English waā woe! )oy vey
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Interjection
- oh dear
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