Meaning
Used to hail a ship, a boat or a person, or to attract attention.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From a- + hoy (a nautical call used in hauling), from Middle English hoy (interjection), a greeting dating back to the fourteenth century. Compare Dutch hoi (“hi!, hello!”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
oiyo
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles: