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ahoy Definition and Meaning in English (ahoy definition)

interjection
Synonyms:hellohailhey
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Ahoy definition: Used as a call to hail a ship or a person, or to attract attention, especially in a nautical context.

Definitions of Ahoy

  1. 1interjection(colloquial)

    Used as a call to hail a ship or a person, or to attract attention, especially in a nautical context.

Example Sentences

nautical

“Ahoy, captain! We've spotted land!”

casual

“Ahoy there, is anyone home?”

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Ahoy definition: Used as a call to hail a ship or a person, or to attract attention, especially in a nautical context.
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'Ahoy' translates to 'ahoy' in English. Ahoy definition: Used as a call to hail a ship or a person, or to attract attention, especially in a nautical context.
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