hoi
- interjection
- /hɔɪ/
- UK
:
oye
- hoi, that's not how we do things around here!
Examples
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You dropped your wallet; hoi, be careful!
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hoi! Did you see what just happened?
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You notice that in this reaction HOI is being produced and then in the second step it's being consumed.
Synonyms
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3.6
A short informal call to get someone's attention, greet, or show feelings such as surprise and annoyance
422
7.5
A small amount of care or worry about something
359
9.9
A shout people make to show excitement or surprise
40
9.3
A short sound people make to show they feel annoyed or do not believe something
30
9.9
A short shout people use to greet someone or get their attention
18
8.9
A quick sound that shows scorn or disbelief
15
8.4
A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated
5
9.9
People say this to get someone's attention or introduce a statement, often showing annoyance
4
9.9
A spoken call in Spanish used to get someone's attention
3
9.9
A short word said to show you do not respect something
3
9.9
A short cry people make when they feel pain or are annoyed
3
9.9
A loud old-fashioned call to get someone's attention
2
9.9
An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something
2
9.9
A short, informal shout to greet someone or get attention
1
9.9
People say a strong angry word when they feel very annoyed
1
9.9
A short shout showing surprise or asking for attention
1
7.8
A friendly call to get someone's attention or say hello
1
9.9
A short word people say to show surprise, discomfort, or embarrassment
1
9.9
A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval
1
9.9
A short word said to show mild disgust or disbelief
1
9.9
A short sound to show disbelief or dislike
A loud shout to get attention from far away
To say or write a short exclamation to show surprise
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
A short word people say to show playful surprise or mild shock
A short cry of sudden surprise or fear
A short cry people say when surprised, hurt, or disgusted
A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance
An informal word said to show surprise, doubt, or annoyance
A short sound used to show dislike and to dismiss an idea or person
A short exclamation showing disbelief or contempt
A short word people say to show they do not believe or respect something
A short sound people make when they are annoyed or want to show something is not important
A short phrase showing mild surprise or worry said in a playful way
Compounds
How Forceful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hoi is a short shout related to the English oi and older calls like ho or hey, all used to get someone's attention quickly. So it's natural to use hoi to call out, show surprise, or show annoyance.