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The word Oi. Is it a rude word to use?
Bluedreamz · 26-30, F Pinned Comment
Thanks for the answers and replies everyone. I've got a better understanding of how this word is used and as always* context matters lol
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
@Bluedreamz I'm not sure what airways have to do with it, but I do approve of a clear sinus passage.
Bluedreamz · 26-30, F
@basilfawlty89 lol damn auto correct gets me again
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
@Bluedreamz no worries, it happens to the best of us.

cd4259 · 61-69, M
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi?
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@cd4259 Not our most literate moment, if you ask me..😷
Sidewinder · 36-40, M
I was under the impression that "Oi!" was the same as saying "Hey!"
SinlessOnslaught · 26-30, M
@Sidewinder Yep. You could say "Oi!" to someone touching your expensive car as a way to tell them to scram, or you could say "Oi!" to your boys as a way of saying hi.
Convivial · 26-30, F
It's like "hey you"
I get the impression it's an exclamation like "wow", or "damn", depending upon the occasion.
I'm not an Aussie, so I could be wrong.🤷‍♂️
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walabby · 70-79, M
@UnderLockDown Yeah?... Nah.
walabby · 70-79, M
No, but it does depend on the tone of voice. A strong, adamant "OI" to get attention is still not necessarily rude.
GunFinger · F
It's mainly to catch some attention. In Australia it's not rude.
Fishy · 36-40, F
It's basically just another way of saying "hey"
looping · 18-21
it's commonly used here in england too. "Oi" is used to get people's attention. like say your friend is walking by, you call their name and they don't respond. you'd say "Oi" a little louder. it's kinda seen as rude if you're talking to someone you don't know. it's very informal obviously.
justanothername · 51-55, M
It’s not “rude” it’s more like bad manners. When you say Oi You! Instead of “excuse me”
justanothername · 51-55, M
@Bluedreamz Have you visited Australia?
Bluedreamz · 26-30, F
@justanothername no i haven't but it's on my travel list!
justanothername · 51-55, M
@Bluedreamz Just remember that Australia is 90% of the land area of the US. It’s the same distance from Boston to LA as it is from Brisbane to Perth and there is a LOT to see in Australia. So pick your city or state and give yourself a couple of months to travel and experience Australia. You have the tropics of North Queensland or the deserts of Western Australia or the big city bustle of Sydney.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
One might use it as you would use "Hey!" to get someones attention. Maybe direct and working class. But not insulting.😷
Mudkip · 31-35, M
It doesn't sound like a rude word tbh
Oneofthestormboys · 100+, M
My friend had a cat called Oi.
wildbill83 · 41-45, M
SW-User
Mordechai · 31-35, M
In the UK it usually means someone in a pub wants to fight you or someone in Essex is annoyed you stepped on their garden trowel
Lilymoon · F
I thought "oi" was Jewish 🤔
Bluedreamz · 26-30, F
@Lilymoon i think that's oi vey lol i might be wrong on that though
Sidewinder · 36-40, M
@Lilymoon "Oy" is Yiddish, as in "Oy vey."😲 or "Oy gevalt!"🤦

"Oi!" is the british equivalent of "Hey!"

And in Japanese, it's 「おい!」
Nicenlongnthick · 41-45, M
Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
Depends on the context I think, at least that's how it's used here.
SinlessOnslaught · 26-30, M

 
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