Oi

¹

[ oi ]

noun

1. a type of punk rock featuring violent, racist lyrics, associated especially with skinheads.

OI

²

1. opportunistic infection.

oi

¹

/ ˈɒiː /

noun

1. another name for grey-faced petrel

oi

²

/ ɔɪ /

interjection

1. a cry used to attract attention, esp in an aggressive way

adjective

1. of or relating to a form of punk rock popular esp among skinheads in the late 1970s and 1980s

Word History and Origins

Origin of Oi¹

First recorded in 1975–80; of disputed origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of Oi¹

Māori

Example Sentences

But Oi Town Assembly Chairman Kinya Shintani criticized the central government for its inconsistency.

From The Daily Beast

Oi Mayor Shinobu Tokioka maintained a cautious stance, just saying, "I'm not in a position to comment."

From The Daily Beast

Oi knew Dil Noort would be ready to cut me throat on soight.

From Project Gutenberg

Oi did thot, but whin we returned to th' hut pwhere he was it's up an' gone he had.

From Project Gutenberg

Oi towld him about th' owld hut in th' valley an' th' natural well.

From Project Gutenberg

Oi took his money and promised to rinder me best assistance.

From Project Gutenberg

Oi know ye're there, fer Oi saw th' bushes wiggle a wee bit.

From Project Gutenberg