Longman Dictionary English From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Water, Navyahoya‧hoy /əˈhɔɪ/ interjection TTWPMN old-fashioned used by sailors to get someone’s attention or greet themOrigin ahoy (1700-1800) a- (as in aha) + hoy shout to get attention ((14-21 centuries)) ldoceonline.com
