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Doy vs Soy - What's the difference?

doy | soy |

As an interjection doy

is disdainful indication that something is obvious; see duh.

As a noun soy is

a chinese and japanese liquid sauce for fish, made by subjecting boiled beans to long fermentation and then long digestion in salt and water us preference is the term soy sauce .

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 ----

    soy

    English

    Alternative forms

    * soya

    Noun

    (-)
  • A Chinese and Japanese liquid sauce for fish, made by subjecting boiled beans to long fermentation and then long digestion in salt and water. US preference is the term soy sauce .
    • I like a little soy with my rice.
  • * 1902 — Annie R. Gregory, Woman's Favorite Cookbook , p381
    • Pour in four tablespoonfuls of sherry and four tablespoonfuls of soy , as much vinegar as the jar will hold, and cover closely until wanted.
  • Soybeans. Often used attributively.
    • These candles are made from soy .
    The soy crop is looking good this year.

    Derived terms

    * soy bean * soy milk * soy sauce