hoy

¹ American  

[hoi] / hɔɪ /

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.

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hoy ² American  

[hoi] / hɔɪ /

interjection

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

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noun

1. a shout or hail.

hoy ¹ British  

/ hɔɪ /

noun

1. a freight barge

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

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hoy ² British  

/ hɔɪ /

interjection

1. a cry used to attract attention or drive animals

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Etymology

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

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

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

If the restrictions continue, more drivers are likely to buy cheaper, dirtier cars for days when their primary vehicles are immobilised, as some did when hoy no circula was first introduced.

From Economist