Ahoy: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ดโโ ๏ธ
ahoy
[ ษหhษษช ]
greeting sailors
Ahoy is an exclamation used traditionally by sailors and is often used to attract attention or greet someone. It is akin to saying 'hello' or 'hi' but has a nautical flair. The term has become popular in contemporary culture as a fun way to greet someone in a light-hearted manner. The usage of 'ahoy' conveys a sense of adventure and camaraderie, making it a favorite in pirate lore and maritime-themed events.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Ahoy there, matey!
- When they saw the ship, they shouted, 'Ahoy!'
- The captain greeted the crew with a hearty, 'Ahoy!'
Translations
Translations of the word "ahoy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ahoy
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคนเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Ahoy
๐ฎ๐ฉ ahoy
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐั ะพะน
๐ต๐ฑ ahoj
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใใค
๐ซ๐ท ahoy
๐ช๐ธ ahoy
๐น๐ท ahoy
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํธ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃููู
๐จ๐ฟ ahoj
๐ธ๐ฐ ahoj
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ ahoj
๐ฎ๐ธ ahoy
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐั ะพะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ahoy
๐ฒ๐ฝ ahoy
Etymology
The term 'ahoy' dates back to the 17th century, deriving from the Middle English word 'hoy', which was an expression used by seafarers. Its use as a call to attract attention or to greet fellow sailors became popular in maritime communities. The word is often associated with pirate culture due to its prevalence in fictional depictions of pirates in literature and film, where it is used as a jovial or boisterous greeting. The expression entered popular culture and is still used today in various contexts related to sailing or nautical themes, often evoking a playful or adventurous spirit.