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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of ahoy

1745–55; variant of hoy 2. Cf. aha, ahem

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

From Slate Aug. 18, 2023

Acres ahoy in front of the wicket in either side, then.

From The Guardian Aug. 2, 2019

Q. Re: Awkward medical problems, ahoy: Congratulations on getting your digestive issues addressed in your 20s!

From Slate Oct. 3, 2017

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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