HOY


Meaning of HOY in English

~ 1

■ exclamation used to attract attention.

■ noun Austral. a game resembling bingo, using playing cards.

Origin

ME: natural exclamation

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~ 2

■ noun historical a small coastal sailing vessel, typically single-masted.

Origin

ME: from MDu. hoei , of unknown origin.

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~ 3

■ verb Austral. & N. English informal throw (something).

Origin

C19: of unknown origin.

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