hoy

¹

[ hoi ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. a heavy barge used in harbors.
2. a vessel of the 17th and 18th centuries, usually slooprigged, used for fishing and coastal trading.

hoy

²

[ hoi ]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation to attract attention.)

noun

1. a shout or hail.

hoy

¹

/ hɔɪ /

interjection

1. a cry used to attract attention or drive animals

hoy

²

/ hɔɪ /

noun

1. a freight barge
2. a coastal fishing and trading vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used during the 17th and 18th centuries

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoy¹

First recorded in 1485–95, hoy is from the Middle Dutch word hoey

Origin of hoy²

1350–1400; Middle English; variant of hey

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoy¹

C14: variant of hey

Origin of hoy²

C15: from Middle Dutch hoei

Example Sentences

Countless crowds of them were at anchor, from the smallest fishing pinks and hoys to the great three-masters sitting at rest.

From Literature

Molly stands up to find a straw, and I swear at least one hoy from each table looks up as she passes.

From Literature

The nonprofit “Ayudame hoy,” Spanish for “help me today,” said it distributed some 3,000 gifts in quake camps in Mexico City and elsewhere.

From Seattle Times

They that kicks and makes a noise Gets promoted into hoys.

From Literature

“Yes, hoy” Dr. Thorn said with a cruel smile.

From Literature