oy vavoy
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oy vavoy (OY vah-VOY) listen

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Definitions

  • intrj. Exclamation of woe; the Hebrew equivalent of the Yiddish oy vey.

Example Sentences

  • “Did you hear about the heatwave expected today? Oy vavoy."

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Languages of Origin

  • Modern Hebrew

Etymology

  • אוֹי וַאֲבוֹי ‘oh and alas!’

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      • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

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