oik
English edit
Etymology edit
Unknown, early 20th century. Possibly onomatopoeic, in imitation of uncultivated speech.[1]
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
oik (plural oiks)
- (slang, British, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) a member of the lower classes.
- 2011, James Parker, “Rediscovering Metallica with a new bio”, in The Boston Phoenix[1]:
- The 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 edit
References edit
- ^ 2005, Tony Thorne, Dictionary of Contemporary Slang, 3rd edition.
Anagrams edit
Manx edit
Noun edit
oik m (genitive singular [please provide], plural [please provide])
- office (duty, business)