oy gevalt
English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editFrom Yiddish אוי געוואַלט (oy gevalt).
Interjection
editoy gevalt
- oh my God
- uh-oh
- Synonym: oy vey
- enough already
Usage notes
editThe expression is usually one of worry at the realization of negative consequences or the recognition of something that is adverse; see German Gewalt.