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"Oy vey" (Yiddish: אױ װײ) (or just "oy"[1]) is an exclamation of dismay or exasperation (Webster's New Millennium Dictionary of English)[1] meaning "Oh, woe" or "Oh, no". The term was borrowed from Yiddish[2], and is often described as "defying translation"[3] or being an "untranslatable expression"[4] but which is translated by Random House Unabridged Dictionary as being "used to express dismay, pain, annoyance, grief, etc."[1] and the Oxford English dictionary describes it as an "exclamation used by Yiddish-speakers to express dismay or grief"[3]. In 2001, California State Assembly Speaker, Robert Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys), compiled a 31 page Yiddish dictionary for his colleagues and of the word "oy vey" he defined it as "an untranslatable expression used for a variety of negative feelings.[4]" This interjection is first noted in English between 1890–95.[1]
A related exclamation is "oy vey iz mir" - "Oh, woe is me" (Yiddish: אױ װײ'ז מיר) or just "vey iz mir" (װײ'ז מיר) — "woe is me". It is related to the expression "Oy gevalt" (Yiddsh: אױ גװאַלד oy gvald), which can have similar meaning, or also express shock or amazement. "Oy!" is often just used by itself to express any of these feelings.
What about "Hooooo's having a birthday" or "Hooooo's Birthday is it?" to use with owl images. (Sorry - tried to insert it into the table above but couldn't figure it out!).
My mum actually bought a store-bought greeting card just to give you some fun sentiment suggestions. It had a bunch of cows on the front saying:
Thank you dairy much, I'm udderly grateful and thanks heifer so much. The inside reads, "Mere herds can't express my gratitude."
Saw this on a Hallmark napkin...so not sure about copyright issues?
You are what you eat, so eat something cute!
Napkin was pink with cupcakes, truffles, etc.
I would like to see an "I'm so sorry" or "thinking of you" sentiment for more serious occasions - could be used with such elegant characters as gigi or sleeper or bernard or bridgette or claudette or francios (there are endless possibilities).
Comments (28)
Kerry Urbatch said
at 4:13 pm on Apr 28, 2008
Are you kidding?
Kerry Urbatch said
at 4:18 pm on Apr 28, 2008
Look at my icon...am I a sandwich??? LOL
johanna hatlestad said
at 10:51 am on May 19, 2008
Not just any sandwich - you're a peanut butter sandwich! I think you can change your icon in your account settings.
Parcaroli Céline said
at 11:22 am on May 19, 2008
Another sentiment : "May your wishes come true".
Noel said
at 2:57 pm on May 19, 2008
So… how owl are you?
Noel said
at 3:04 pm on May 19, 2008
Happy 29th Birthday, again.
Noel said
at 3:04 pm on May 19, 2008
Mirror, mirror upon the wall, Who is the fairest of all?
Noel said
at 3:11 pm on May 19, 2008
Hello, Johanna,
Do we just leave comments here for the sentiment suggestions or insert words to the table by ourselves?
Kathi said
at 1:41 pm on May 21, 2008
Happy Moo Year! (for the cows)
Happy Mew Year! (for Priscilla)
Oy! (in Purple Boxers and Freeze)
Oy Vey! (in Purple Boxers, Freeze, and Gothic but especially in Gothic).
Kathi said
at 6:01 pm on May 21, 2008
"Oy vey" (Yiddish: אױ װײ) (or just "oy"[1]) is an exclamation of dismay or exasperation (Webster's New Millennium Dictionary of English)[1] meaning "Oh, woe" or "Oh, no". The term was borrowed from Yiddish[2], and is often described as "defying translation"[3] or being an "untranslatable expression"[4] but which is translated by Random House Unabridged Dictionary as being "used to express dismay, pain, annoyance, grief, etc."[1] and the Oxford English dictionary describes it as an "exclamation used by Yiddish-speakers to express dismay or grief"[3]. In 2001, California State Assembly Speaker, Robert Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys), compiled a 31 page Yiddish dictionary for his colleagues and of the word "oy vey" he defined it as "an untranslatable expression used for a variety of negative feelings.[4]" This interjection is first noted in English between 1890–95.[1]
A related exclamation is "oy vey iz mir" - "Oh, woe is me" (Yiddish: אױ װײ'ז מיר) or just "vey iz mir" (װײ'ז מיר) — "woe is me". It is related to the expression "Oy gevalt" (Yiddsh: אױ גװאַלד oy gvald), which can have similar meaning, or also express shock or amazement. "Oy!" is often just used by itself to express any of these feelings.
Noel said
at 6:29 pm on May 22, 2008
Oh!! Thanks Philippa!! I do like this one. :)
Kathi said
at 9:49 pm on May 22, 2008
You're OUTSTANDING in your field! Congratulations on your promotion.
Sarah Schwerin said
at 6:27 pm on May 24, 2008
What about "Hooooo's having a birthday" or "Hooooo's Birthday is it?" to use with owl images. (Sorry - tried to insert it into the table above but couldn't figure it out!).
Heather said
at 12:31 am on May 30, 2008
My mum actually bought a store-bought greeting card just to give you some fun sentiment suggestions. It had a bunch of cows on the front saying:
Thank you dairy much, I'm udderly grateful and thanks heifer so much. The inside reads, "Mere herds can't express my gratitude."
Kathi said
at 6:46 am on May 30, 2008
For the owls:
Woo Hoo
Woo Hoot
Yahoo!
Yahoot!
Other requests:
Whatever
SWEET !(in jj mix)
DUDE !(in jj mix)
Kathi said
at 8:44 am on Jun 1, 2008
For the space stuff:
Space Shot
Spacey
Spaced Out
I spaced your birthday
Space Case
Space Cadet
Enjoy your new space.
Dianne said
at 8:54 am on Jun 6, 2008
For the Clowns:
Stop Clowning Around.......
Put On A Happy Face
The Greatest Show On Earth
Send In The Clowns
Chuckle...Laugh...Giggle!
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Laura said
at 7:20 am on Jun 11, 2008
Dude here's your card (in JJ mix style)
Marnie said
at 8:20 am on Jun 16, 2008
How about for the strongbirds:
Stay Strong
Keep Strong
I'll Lifet You Up
Giving You A Lift
JenMarie said
at 1:02 pm on Jun 18, 2008
Saw this on a Hallmark napkin...so not sure about copyright issues?
You are what you eat, so eat something cute!
Napkin was pink with cupcakes, truffles, etc.
Laura said
at 5:55 pm on Jun 18, 2008
For those about to rock we salute you
Tanis said
at 8:34 pm on Jun 29, 2008
I would like to see an "I'm so sorry" or "thinking of you" sentiment for more serious occasions - could be used with such elegant characters as gigi or sleeper or bernard or bridgette or claudette or francios (there are endless possibilities).
Laura said
at 10:41 am on Jul 10, 2008
wish you were here
Laura said
at 4:03 am on Aug 13, 2008
oh christmas tree,
oh christmas tree,
watch out for the kitty
Mom0fgirls said
at 10:30 am on Oct 14, 2008
Happy Moo Year (happy new year - for the cows)
Kerry Urbatch said
at 7:02 am on Nov 15, 2008
Please, Please, Please....MORE JJ MIX Sentiments...I LOVE THEM!
Tanis said
at 1:58 pm on Jan 3, 2009
I need a "NUTS ABOUT YOU" in JJ mix (LOVE these) to go with Kelly's Squirrel!!!!!
PLEASE?!?!?! (hee hee!)
Laura said
at 4:18 am on Feb 25, 2009
#1 Dad and #1 Mom in JJ mix
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