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Hi UK! Ricky Gervais uses an expression on "The Office" that sounds like "oy" as in "Oy Brent".

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Default Hi UK! Ricky Gervais uses an expression on "The Office" that sounds like "oy" as in "Oy Brent". - 06-13-2010, 04:03 PM
It seems to be another way in which to say "Hey Brent!" though I cant be certain. What is the word he is using and what are its origins?

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Default 06-17-2010, 04:03 PM
It's just his accent.
He is saying hi.

OK, give me a break...
maybe I was wrong...
Ok... certainly I was wrong!
My most humble apologies!
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Default 06-21-2010, 04:03 PM
oi!, as in 'hey you!' unsure of origins.
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Default 06-22-2010, 04:03 PM
Yes it is used in that content. 'Oi' Harlan! I was unaware you didn't use 'OI' in the states!
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Default 06-23-2010, 04:03 PM
not to sure.
but link for website.
check out his web blags they are really good.
http://www.rickygervais.com/
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Default 06-27-2010, 04:03 PM
The Office isn't funny.
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Default 07-02-2010, 04:03 PM
It's an abbreviation of the old navel term "Ahoy". It was used to catch the attention of crew members.
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Default 07-07-2010, 04:03 PM
The word is 'Oi'

Oi, is a British and Australian working class slang interjection used to get someones attention, or to express surprise or disapproval.
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Default 07-11-2010, 04:03 PM
It's actually "Oi" and we use it ALL the time "Oi you, get the kettle on!" "Oi, are you listening?" ET AL...
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Default 07-14-2010, 04:03 PM
It is "Oi" and its slang. It means......hey you. It's origin is cockney.
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Default 07-15-2010, 04:03 PM
Oi meaning Hey you.!
Used to get somebodies attention.
It is used in South Africa too. Goodness just assumed it was world wide expression.
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Default 07-20-2010, 04:03 PM
Oi! It's a bit like hey!
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