Yeshivish glossary term
oy vey
אוי וויי
Meaning
- oh no
- what a problem
- an expression of distress
Alternate spellings
oy vay
Usage and context
Used for worry, frustration, pain, or dismay. It can be serious or mildly comic depending on tone.
- Category
- interjection
- Language origin
- Yiddish
Example in Yeshivish
Oy vey, I left the keys at home.
Plain-English example
Oh no, I left the keys at home.