goy
0 antonyms and opposites of goy, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A non-Jewish person, from a Jewish perspective; a gentile.
Etymology
From Yiddish goy, borrowed from Hebrew goi, which originally just meant "nation" and came to refer to non-Jewish peoples.
Full origin of goy →Frequently asked questions
What does “goy” mean?
The word “goy” means a non-Jewish person, from a Jewish perspective; a gentile.
How do you pronounce “goy”?
“Goy” is pronounced goy (/ɡɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “goy” in a sentence?
Here is “goy” used in a sentence: “The novel follows a young goy who falls in love with a rabbi's daughter.”
What part of speech is “goy”?
“Goy” is a noun.
Where does the word “goy” come from?
The word “goy” comes from Hebrew. From Yiddish goy, borrowed from Hebrew goi, which originally just meant "nation" and came to refer to non-Jewish peoples.