English Explanatory Dictionary

oik

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a member of the lower classes.
  2. a person perceived as obnoxious or unintelligent.

Pronunciation

/ɔɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oik.wav

Word forms

oik oiks

Etymology

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

Derived words

oikball oikish
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