Yiddish: short for "Oy vey iz mir," Oh, woe is me!
Today's only Tuesday? I thought it was Friday! Oy vey!!!!"
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Jewish exasperated exclamation
I have tons of homework tonight! Oy vey!
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Yiddish for "oh woe", a Jewish expression often of frustration, but also of excitement.
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Another way to say, Oh boy or Oh my goodness.
Ov vey, you got caught speeding, again.
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This is a Yiddish phrase... not French like some dumbasses think.
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A form and phrase of astonishment for people of Jewish descent. Also refers to excitement of a half price off sale or any other type of discount on useless yet cheap items.Along with excitement to sales and bargains, the term "oy vey!" can also associate with a negative excitement such as an outrageously overpriced item.
Pat:Look guys there's sale at Urban Outfitters!!!
Matt:Pat! Shame on you! Those prices in their are definately outrageous! Oy vey!!!
Mike:Yeah Pat I'm with Matt on this one,oy vey indeed!
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