Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

oh boy

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.98 in modern English

Syllables
oh boy
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

An expression of delight or joy.

Colloquial

intj

An expression of dismay, resignation, frustration, or annoyance (sarcastic).

Colloquial

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

oboy (alternative, rare)

Derived Forms

goshwowboyoboy

Phrases

uh oh oh no oh man

Frequently Paired Words

yay uh oh oh no oh man

Questions

What does oh boy mean?
An expression of delight or joy.

How to pronounce oh boy

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “oh boy”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “oh boy”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “oh boy” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.