oy gevalt

English

Etymology

From Yiddish אוי געוואַלט‎ (oy gevalt).

Interjection

oy gevalt

  1. "Oh, God!"
  2. "uh-oh!"
  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: Gewalt).

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