oy gevalt

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Yiddish אוי געוואַלט (oy gevalt).

Interjection

oy gevalt

  1. oh my God
  2. uh-oh
    Synonym: oy vey
  3. enough already

Usage notes

The expression is usually one of worry at the realization of negative consequences or the recognition of something that is adverse; see German Gewalt.

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