oy vey
interjection An expression of frustration, annoyance, exasperation, or grief, often used humorously. Oy comes from Yiddish, meaning the same, while vey comes from Middle High German, meaning "woe." It is typically associated with American Jewish culture. Your mother is coming to visit this weekend? Oy vey—I better stock up on some Advil. A: "Yeah, it's on the eighteenth-floor, and there's no elevator." B: "Oy vey."
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