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oy

/ɔɪ/

Meanings
interjection
An exclamation typically expressing mild frustration or expressing feelings of uncertainty or concern.

Examples :

""Oy, I forgot my homework at home!" "
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Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration home

home noun

/(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/

A dwelling.

"My home is a small house near the school. "

Illustration forgot

forgot verb

/fəˈɡɒt/ /fɚˈɡɑt/

To lose remembrance of.

"I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school."

Illustration concern

concern noun

/kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

"My concern for my daughter's health is significant because she's been feeling unwell lately. "

Illustration uncertainty

uncertainty noun

/ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ /ʌnˈsɝtənti/

Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.

"There's a lot of uncertainty about the final exam's topic, so students are studying everything. "

Illustration mild

mild noun

/ˈmaɪld/

A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale

"My uncle always drinks a mild, for a light-tasting beer. "

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration exclamation

exclamation noun

/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

"His exclamation of "Wow!" showed his surprise at the unexpected gift. "

Illustration an

an numeral

/æn/

One

"My sister has an older brother. "

Illustration frustration

frustration noun

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/

The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered

"My frustration grew as my teacher kept pointing out my mistakes in front of the class. "

Illustration expressing

expressing verb

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛsɪŋ/

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."

Illustration feelings

feelings noun

/ˈfiːlɪŋz/

Sensation, particularly through the skin.

"The wool on my arm produced a strange feeling."