Oik

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔɪk

Origin

Unknown, early 20th century. Possibly onomatopoeic, in imitation of uncultivated speech

2005, Tony Thorne, Dictionary of Contemporary Slang, 3

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Full definition of oik

Noun

1. (slang, British) a member of the lower classes.
• 2011, James Parker, Rediscovering Metallica with a new biohttp://thephoenix.com/Boston/arts/125687-rediscovering-metallica-with-a-new-bio, The Boston PhoenixThe other three were gifted metal oiks, but Cliff was a musician, schooled in theory, transmitting from a private universe of inspiration and expertise.

Derived terms

• oikish

Anagrams

• koi