# off vs oy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### off
*adverb · IPA /ɒf/ · frequency rank #124*
In a direction away from the speaker or other reference point.

### oy
*intj · IPA /ɔɪ/ · frequency rank #25,159*
An exclamation typically expressing mild frustration or expressing feelings of uncertainty or concern.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/off-vs-oy