powerpramming," a new craze taking off in Britain

[Jenn! 918]

Is "Oi" another UK thing?...I've never said it before.

Edited May 23, 2006 by jenn3539

[Sister Fracas 5]

Is "Oi" another UK thing?...I've never said it before.

Is "Oi" another UK thing?...I've never said it before.

not strictly speaking, no. I first knew of oy though through Jewish people. I use oi and oy...

From Wikipedia

"Oi" is a British and Australian working class slang word used to get someone's attention, or to express surprise or disapproval. It is also used in Singapore except that the pronunciation is 'oh-y' instead of 'or-y'. It is not polite, but it is not especially offensive. It is not to be confused with the Yiddish exclamation of dismay or exasperation "oy" or "oy vey".

The phrase "Oi" popularized in the punk and ska world by bands like the Cockney Rejects, was derived from the Greek phrase hoi polloi meaning "the people" in a derogatory way. The Oi! punk movement was fueled by the working class level skinheads who enjoyed punk, ska [unity], scooters and the notion that punk was a working class movement and not one of the art world. Oi! became their anthem, emphasising the importance of the everyman.

Oi in other languages

In Catalan, "Oi!" is an interjection used to call someone's attention. Etymologically, it is believed to either derive from Òc, the affirmative particle (i.e., yes) in Occitan, or to be a corruption of the word Noi (meaning boy). As in English, it is an informal, but not offensive, form of address.

In Dutch, the word "Oi" is short for "Hoi", a greeting with the same meaning as "Hi" in English.

In Japanese, as in Catalan, "Oi" can be used to get another person's attention, but its use is considered too casual for many situations, and potentially offensive in some.

In Norwegian and Swedish, "Oj" is an expression of surprise, positively as an astonishment (similar to English "Wow", neutral as in startled (comparable with English "Oops"), or disappointed with a drawn out intonation and descending pitch. It can also be used with a specific Oi! meaning, that is, as a sub-cultural code expression among Oi! music fans.

In Portuguese, especially in Brazil, the word "Oi" is the most common and popular way of greeting people, having the same meaning as "Hi" in English.

In the Philippines, the phrase "hoy" resembles oi. and it is also used to get someone's attention but it is considered as a vulgar tagalog.

In Spanish a similar variation of "Oye" is used to the same effect, usually in a casual environment.

In Korean, with slightly more separated sound between "o" and "i" means a cucumber.

Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oi"

[jelti 0]

Yeah d'oh and oi are not even close.

In fact, I'd never say oi if I meant duh!

Duh and d'oh are not even close.

[almaty 19]

hmm...learning new words eh..

[Fandango 1,439]

Is "Oi" another UK thing?...I've never said it before.

Well, British and New York Jewish grandmothers...

...tho those are more 'oy vey'

[Jenn! 918]

Is "Oi" another UK thing?...I've never said it before.

Well, British and New York Jewish grandmothers...

...tho those are more 'oy vey'

Haha, I know about NY Jewish grandmothers....and I'm pretty sure that most of you who were saying it *aren't* NY Jewish grandmothers, although I could be wrong....

[Fandango 1,439]

Yeah d'oh and oi are not even close.

In fact, I'd never say oi if I meant duh!

Duh and d'oh are not even close.

They're closer than d'oh and oi

One in red was a typo tho

[jelti 0]

Yeah d'oh and oi are not even close.

In fact, I'd never say oi if I meant duh!

Duh and d'oh are not even close.

They're closer than d'oh and oi

One in red was a typo tho

It truly depends on where you're from. The "oi" that I sometimes use, generally means "oh sh*t". This, however, may be because my family is from Providence, and grew up alongside many jewish families.

But when I moved to Scotland, "oi" meant something totally different. It most often meant "hey you".

[Fandango 1,439]

Yeah d'oh and oi are not even close.

In fact, I'd never say oi if I meant duh!

Duh and d'oh are not even close.

They're closer than d'oh and oi

One in red was a typo tho

It truly depends on where you're from. The "oi" that I sometimes use, generally means "oh sh*t". This, however, may be because my family is from Providence, and grew up alongside many jewish families.

But when I moved to Scotland, "oi" meant something totally different. It most often meant "hey you".

[jelti 0]

Yeah d'oh and oi are not even close.

In fact, I'd never say oi if I meant duh!

Duh and d'oh are not even close.

They're closer than d'oh and oi

One in red was a typo tho

It truly depends on where you're from. The "oi" that I sometimes use, generally means "oh sh*t". This, however, may be because my family is from Providence, and grew up alongside many jewish families.

But when I moved to Scotland, "oi" meant something totally different. It most often meant "hey you".

I can't help but wonder where you find the time to search for all those notsofunny pictures.

Edited May 23, 2006 by jelti

[Jaylen Brit 0]

oi! *wags finger*

(oi used here as admonishment )

Powerpramming sounds great - I woulda done it when mine was small - we had water-robics tho - with all the babies lined up on the poolside behind a little barrier in car seats

[almaty 19]

hmm...i am learning new stuff.... besides i like sister lisa pictures..

[Fandango 1,439]

Yeah d'oh and oi are not even close.

In fact, I'd never say oi if I meant duh!

Duh and d'oh are not even close.

They're closer than d'oh and oi

One in red was a typo tho

It truly depends on where you're from. The "oi" that I sometimes use, generally means "oh sh*t". This, however, may be because my family is from Providence, and grew up alongside many jewish families.

But when I moved to Scotland, "oi" meant something totally different. It most often meant "hey you".

I can't help but wonder where you find the time to search for all those notsofunny pictures.

d'oh! i mean oi!

Aww jelti, you wound me! I'm gutted!

And Bro Dean...you are a star...as always

Edited May 23, 2006 by LisaD

[Fandango 1,439]

Jelti! Here is a peace offering, hon!

And since ya wanna know...I googled 'oi' went to 'images' and VOILA! under a minute I have a notsofunny piccie (not to be confused with the less insulting 'not so funny' insult which utilizes the usage of the space bar, yes I know!) See, it's not time consuming at all!

Edited May 23, 2006 by LisaD

[Fandango 1,439]

Aww damn, I had to put this in photobucket....

there Jelti, that's the pic I was trying to do.

Oh, and about 3.5 minutes