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 are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats