Oi

[ oi ]

/ ɔɪ /

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noun

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

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Origin of Oi

First recorded in 1975–80; of disputed origin

Words nearby Oi

Ohře, Ohrid, Ohrmazd, “Oh! Susanna”, ohv, Oi, OIC, -oid, -oidea, oidiomycin, oidium

Other definitions for Oi (2 of 2)

opportunistic infection.

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How to use Oi in a sentence

But Oi Town Assembly Chairman Kinya Shintani criticized the central government for its inconsistency.
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Oi Mayor Shinobu Tokioka maintained a cautious stance, just saying, "I'm not in a position to comment."
How Do You Say "Dysfunction" in Japanese?|Noah Kristula-Green|April 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Oi knew Dil Noort would be ready to cut me throat on soight.
Frank Merriwell's Pursuit|Burt L. Standish
Oi did thot, but whin we returned to th' hut pwhere he was it's up an' gone he had.
Frank Merriwell's Pursuit|Burt L. Standish

Oi towld him about th' owld hut in th' valley an' th' natural well.
Frank Merriwell's Pursuit|Burt L. Standish
Oi took his money and promised to rinder me best assistance.
Frank Merriwell's Pursuit|Burt L. Standish
Oi know ye're there, fer Oi saw th' bushes wiggle a wee bit.
Frank Merriwell's Pursuit|Burt L. Standish

British Dictionary definitions for Oi (1 of 2)

oi¹

/ (ɔɪ) /

interjection

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

adjective

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

British Dictionary definitions for Oi (2 of 2)

oi²

/ (ˈɒiː) /

noun plural oi

NZ another name for grey-faced petrel

Word Origin for oi

Māori

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Medical definitions for Oi

oi-

For words beginning with oi- that are not found here, see under e-.