hoihoi

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Reduplication of hoi; compare doeidoei.

Interjection[edit]

hoihoi

  1. Synonym of hoi

Hawaiian[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

Verb[edit]

hoihoi

  1. to be interesting, fun

Usage notes[edit]

Both hoihoi and hoehoe (to paddle a canoe) are pronounced in Neo-Hawaiian as hoyhoy, reflecting American English.

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