Associations to the word «Hoy»

Wiktionary

HOY, noun. A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods, or as a tender to larger vessels in port.
HOY, interjection. Ho!, hallo!, stop!
HOY, verb. (Geordie) To throw.

Dictionary definition

HOY, noun. A flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals).

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley