Ahoy
Pronunciation: /əˈhɔɪ/
Ahoy (interjection)
- A friendly call used to greet or get attention on a boat.
- Used to get someone's attention, especially from a distance.
Examples
- Ahoy, welcome aboard the ship!
- The captain shouted 'Ahoy!' to greet the crew.
Common collocations: ahoy there, ahoy matey, ahoy there, ahoy everyone