oh boy
Interjection[change]
Interjection |
- You use oh boy when you are excited about or looking forward to something.
- Oh boy, ice cream!
- You use oh boy when you are displeased or dreading something.
- Synonym: oh no
- Oh boy, here we go again.
Usage[change]
The positive meaning is usually said with rising intonation, while the negative meaning is said with falling intonation.