Oi

¹ American  

[oi] / ɔɪ /

noun

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

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OI ² American  

1. opportunistic infection.

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oi ¹ British  

/ ɔɪ /

interjection

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

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adjective

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

oi ² British  

/ ˈɒiː /

noun

1. another name for grey-faced petrel

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Etymology

Origin of Oi

First recorded in 1975–80; of disputed origin

Example Sentences

“We are surprised and disappointed by these results given the promising data from our Phase 2 study and the lack of approved treatment options available to patients with OI who live with significant pain, disability and disease burden,” said Ultragenyx CEO Emil Kakkis.

From MarketWatch

“Whilst we are disappointed by these results, we will be conducting additional analyses on the data to assess next steps and the best path forward for the program, especially in pediatrics given the totality of the data and lack of other treatment options for individuals with OI,” said Mereo CEO Denise Scots-Knight.

From MarketWatch

Planta Industrial, “Oi” Hilariously named “Punkwave Sin Barreras” — a nod to the ESL learning series “Inglés Sin Barreras” — the debut EP by the Bronx Dominican duo Planta Industrial is a generous helping of punk rock, darkwave and dembow fusion.

From Los Angeles Times

On “Oi,” a clever stand-in for the word “hoy,” the duo deploy frenetic breakbeats, Ramones-style gang vocals and a touch of Toño Rosario freakness to demand their dues from a cheapskate boss.

From Los Angeles Times

In May, Strange Brew called off a concert by London group Oi Va Voi, who bill themselves as a modern folk klezmer band.

From BBC