ahoy

[ uh-hoi ]

interjection

, Nautical.

1. (used as a call to hail another ship, attract attention, etc.)

ahoy

/ əˈhɔɪ /

interjection

1. nautical a hail used to call a ship or to attract attention

Word History and Origins

Origin of ahoy¹

1745–55; variant of hoy ². aha, ahem

Example Sentences

“I like to think so. Into the unknown, integrity ahoy!”

From New York Times

Related Words

• calling
• cry
• signal