yoy
2
9.9
- interjection
- /joɪ/
- Informal
:
¡Yoy!
- say, "Yoy!"
Examples
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♪ Yoy, yoy, yoy, yoy ♪
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♪ Yoy, yoy, yoy, yoy ♪
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♪ Yoy, yoy, yoy, yoy ♪
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"Yoy! It's so great to see you at the party!"
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"When their team scored, everyone shouted, 'Yoy!' in excitement!"
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"As soon as the fireworks started, the crowd erupted with cheers of 'Yoy!'"
Synonyms
∞
3.6
A short informal call to get someone's attention, greet, or show feelings such as surprise and annoyance
105
8.1
A friendly, informal way to say hello mainly in the southern United States
30
9.9
A short shout people use to greet someone or get their attention
9
8.0
A friendly, informal way to say hello
5
9.9
A casual greeting shouted to say hello or get someone's attention
3
9.9
A loud old-fashioned call to get someone's attention
2
9.9
A casual way to say hello to someone
2
9.9
A short, informal shout to greet someone or get attention
1
1.0
A short friendly word used to greet someone or get their attention
1
8.6
A friendly informal way to say hello
1
7.8
A friendly call to get someone's attention or say hello
1
1.0
Say a short greeting when you meet someone or answer the phone
A friendly informal greeting to say hello
A friendly informal way to say hello
Antonyms
How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
Etymology
Yoy is a playful mix of the short greeting yo and the happy shout yay, so you can remember it as saying 'hello' with 'excitement'.