hoy

Etymology 1
Borrowed from or.

Noun

 * 1)  A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods, or as a tender to larger vessels in port.
 * 2) * July 1779,, letter to the Rev. William Unwin
 * The hoy went to London every week.
 * The hoy went to London every week.

Derived terms

 * anchor-hoy
 * hoyman
 * powder hoy

Translations

 * Dutch:
 * French:
 * Italian: hoy

Etymology 2
Borrowed from, compare.

Interjection

 * 1) Ho!, hallo!, stop!

Derived terms

 * ahoy-hoy

Verb

 * 1)  To incite; to drive onward.

Etymology 3
Perhaps related to and.

Verb

 * 1)  To throw.

Etymology
From, from.

Noun

 * 1) hay

Etymology
.

Verb

 * 1)  to throw

Etymology
, from. Compare 🇨🇬.

Adverb

 * 1) today

Etymology
Probably a natural expression, as may be inferred from its presence with similar meaning in many other unrelated languages: 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, and 🇨🇬.

Interjection

 * : hey!
 * : hey!
 * : hey!
 * : hey!

Usage notes

 * The expression hoy can be perceived as disrespectful in some contexts, especially with one's seniors or superiors. Reactions may be heard such as: