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Hoy vs Doy - What's the difference?

hoy | doy |

As interjections the difference between hoy and doy

is that hoy is ho!, hallo!, stop! while doy is disdainful indication that something is obvious; see duh.

As a noun hoy

is a small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods, or as a tender to larger vessels in port.

As a verb hoy

is (label) to throw.

hoy

English

Etymology 1

or (etyl) (m).

Noun

(en noun)
  • A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods, or as a tender to larger vessels in port.
  • * , II.x:
  • He sent to Germanie, straunge aid to reare, / From whence eftsoones arriued here three hoyes / Of Saxons, whom he for his safetie imployes.
  • * Cowper
  • The hoy went to London every week.

    Etymology 2

    , compare (ahoy).

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • ho!, hallo!, stop!
  • Etymology 3

    Verb

  • (label) to throw
  • References

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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 ----