Doy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɔɪ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Doy is an interjection meaning Disdainful indication that something is obvious; see duh.
Meaning
Disdainful indication that something is obvious; see duh.
More Meanings
- (Yorkshire, dialectal, endearing) A term of address to a young child.
Example Sentences
—Wow, he looks pretty angry. —Doy!
Whear is thi' Daddy doy? Whear is thi' mam? / What are ta cryin for, poor little lamb?
[…] an' then as aw caught seet o'th' three little doys 'at wor crooidled up i'th' winder corner, tryin' to keep warm, ther little nooases lukkin like three half-ripe cherries wi' a drop o' dew glistenin' on 'em, aw thowt, better net just yet for their sake.
Word Forms
- doys
Synonyms for doy
Depending on context, synonyms include obviously, duh.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include laurel, duh, uhh, huh, hah, ugh.
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