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boi

9.9

An informal word said to show surprise, doubt, or annoyance

interjection
/bɔɪ/

Slang

: vaya

After hearing the story, all I could say was 'boi, that's wild.'

Examples

Wow, boi, that was unexpected!
When he saw the price, he just said, 'boi!'
boi, you really thought that was a good idea?
Did she really say that, boi?
boi, did you really just say that?
When I saw the results of the project, I exclaimed, 'boi! That was impressive!'
After everything that happened, I just had to go, 'boi, what a day!'

Synonyms

bro

vsboi

Slang

293 8.3

A casual word to get a friend's attention and show surprise or sympathy

functions more as a reactive exclamation expressing disbelief or amusement

bah

vsboi

Informal

40 9.3

A short sound people make to show they feel annoyed or do not believe something

is less dismissive and more often used for amused disbelief

bruh

vsboi

Slang

30 9.9

A short word people use to show surprise, disbelief, or frustration

is equally informal but also often shows playful surprise or exasperation

holy shit

vsboi

Offensive

26 9.9

A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked

is playful or ironic and usually avoids heavy profanity

brah

vsboi

Australian

23 9.9

A friendly shout used to get someone's attention or show surprise

is more often used as a reaction across contexts, not only address

hahaha

vsboi

Informal

16 2.3

A written way to show you are laughing

may show amusement too but often signals ironic disbelief

damnit

vsboi

NSFW

15 8.4

A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated

tends to be less angry and more teasing or mocking

hahahaha

vsboi

Informal

6 6.0

People type letters to show laughter or sometimes to mock someone

is closer in tone when used playfully rather than for pure laughter

freakin

vsboi

NSFW

4 9.9

A short cry people say to show surprise or anger

is similar but can be more playful and less angry

blimey

vsboi

4 9.5

A short word people say when they are surprised or shocked

is more modern and internet centered than this exclamation

geesh

vsboi

Informal

2 9.9

An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something

leans more playful or teasing rather than just mild complaint

yippie

vsboi

Informal

2 8.7

A short shout people make to show excitement or happiness

is more about surprise or disbelief rather than straightforward joy

bup

vsboi

Slang

1 9.9

A short sound showing disbelief or refusal

is broader and can include amused or shocked reactions

hoho

vsboi

Informal

1 8.4

A short laugh that shows surprise or amusement

can show amusement too but often signals disbelief or exasperation

hahahahaha

vsboi

Informal

1 9.0

A written laugh that shows you are mocking someone or do not believe them

can match the sarcastic disbelief use but is generally more varied

oh my heck

vsboi

Informal

9.9

A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something

is more playful online and often shows ironic exasperation

to OMG

vsboi

Slang

8.3

To say or write a short exclamation to show surprise

is similar in online use but often more playful and ironic

OMFG

vsboi

Offensive

9.9

A short informal online message that shows very strong surprise or excitement

shares shock but is commonly lighter and more humorous

bejeezus

vsboi

Informal

9.9

A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance

is more modern and casually ironic rather than traditional emphasis

bejabbers

vsboi

Archaic

9.9

An old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling

is informal online speech rather than nostalgic or archaic tone

uh-oh, Spaghetti-O

vsboi

Baby Talk

9.9

A short phrase showing mild surprise or worry said in a playful way

is similar in playfulness but used more broadly for disbelief

boing

vsboi

Informal

9.6

A short sound people use to show surprise when something bounces

covers surprise too but is used more as a casual reaction word

yowie

vsboi

Australian

9.9

A short cry people say when surprised, hurt, or disgusted

is more playful or ironic than this sharper emotional reaction

tsi

vsboi

Informal

9.9

A short sound people make when they are annoyed or want to show something is not important

is more varied and often expresses surprise or playful exasperation

blin

vsboi

Slang

9.9

A short Russian word said when someone feels annoyed, frustrated, or surprised

shares the informal surprise axis but differs in cultural origin

hoi

vsboi

9.9

A short shout to get attention, for example to show surprise or annoyance

is more playful and internet-centered than this attention call

blooey

vsboi

Slang

9.9

An exclamation said when something suddenly goes wrong

is more playful or ironic rather than a sharp complaint

Surface Forms

boi main

Etymology

The word boi started online as a playful spelling of boy and is used like a quick shout to show 'surprise', 'disbelief', or 'amusement'. You can remember it from internet memes like 'dat boi' — it works as a short, joking reaction, which is why people now say boi as an exclamation.