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Definition of ahoy exclamation from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ahoy

exclamation
 
/əˈhɔɪ/
 
/əˈhɔɪ/
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  1. used by people in boats to attract attention
    • Ahoy there!
    • Ship ahoy! (= there is a ship in sight)
    Word Originmid 18th cent.: from ah + hoy, an exclamation used to attract attention.
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