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ahoy

American  
[uh-hoi] / əˈhɔɪ /

interjection

Nautical.

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

ahoy British  
/ əˈhɔɪ /

interjection

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

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Etymology

Origin of ahoy

1745–55; variant of hoy 2. aha, ahem

Example Sentences

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I get why people flock to these parks: vistas, nature, splendor ahoy!

From Slate • Aug. 18, 2023

Q. Awkward medical problems, ahoy: In the last year I developed a bowel-related medical problem that is mainly managed with a doctor-approved diet and is exacerbated by stress.

From Slate • Oct. 3, 2017

In a series of experiments, the researchers then showed that honeyguides take the meaning of the familiar ahoy seriously.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2016

In a series of careful experiments, the researchers then showed that honeyguides take the meaning of the familiar ahoy seriously.

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2016

“I’ll ahoy you,” Nat muttered and flung open the door.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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