oh boy

"Oh boy" is a versatile exclamation used to express a wide range of emotions, primarily in casual American English.

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Definition

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(informal)An exclamation used to express excitement, surprise, or enthusiasm.

Example

  • Oh boy, that was an amazing concert!
  • Oh boy, I can't wait for the weekend!

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(informal, sarcastic)An exclamation indicating disappointment, frustration, or concern.

Example

  • Oh boy, this is going to be a long day.
  • Oh boy, here we go again.

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(informal)An exclamation used to add emphasis to a statement.

Example

  • Oh boy, that was delicious!
  • Oh boy, what a surprise!

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "oh boy":

boy howdyoh manbaby boybest boylittle boybig boyboy hole