ahoy
exclamation/əˈhɔɪ/
/əˈhɔɪ/
- used by people in boats to attract attention
- Ahoy there!
- Ship ahoy! (= there is a ship in sight)
Word Originmid 18th cent.: from ah + hoy, an exclamation used to attract attention.Want to learn more?
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