oi in English: A sharp British call to get attention, often when you are annoyed. (interjection)

Translation

A sharp British call to get attention, often when you are annoyed.

Word origin

A British variant of hoy, an old call used at sea to attract attention.

! !

Oi stops someone who is doing something wrong.

, !

Between friends oi is playful, like a strong hey.

! !

Oi is informal and can sound rude, so do not use it with strangers.

hey

A friendly call you use to get someone to look at you, or to say hello to a friend.

listen

To pay attention to a sound with your ears.

shout

To say something very loudly, often because you are angry or far away.

stop

To not move or not do something any more, or to make this happen.

look

To turn your eyes towards something so you can see it.

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