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roy | doy |

As a noun roy

is (obsolete) a king.

As an adjective roy

is (obsolete) royal.

As an interjection doy is

disdainful indication that something is obvious; see duh.

roy

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • .
  • * 2003 Minette Walters: Disordered Minds . Macmillan. ISBN 1741142121 page 173:
    • - - - The real pity is that the only name William Burton remembers is Roy ...it was a popular name in the fifties and sixties so there were probably quite a few of them."
    "Not that popular," said George. "Surely it's Roy Trent?"
    "Roy' Rogers...'''Roy''' Orbison... '''Roy''' of the Rovers...' Roy Castle..."
    "At least one of those was a comic-book character," said Andrew.
    "So? Bill Clinton and David Beckham named their children after places. All I'm saying is we can't assume Roy' Trent from ' Roy ."
  • A city in Utah.

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    doy

    English

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • Disdainful indication that something is obvious; see duh.
    • Wow, he looks pretty angry. - Doy!

    Usage notes

    Often intentionally drawled for emphasis.

    Synonyms

    * obviously! * duh * no duh (Australian'', ''American ) * no shit (Sherlock) * you don't say * no kidding ----