ahoy
pronunciation
How to pronounce ahoy in British English:
UK [əˈhɔɪ]
How to pronounce ahoy in American English:
US [əˈhɔɪ]
Word Origin
- ahoy
- 1751, from a + hoy, a nautical call used in hauling. The original form of the greeting seems to have been ho, the ship ahoy!
Example
- 1. Ahoy down there ...... how lucky are you . Do you know these waters are infested with pirates , right boys ......
- 2. Zina shameless breaking in to , still profess to wengyi and fiancee , ahoy orchid holding broom to drive , can reach wei is discouraged .