General
gan on the hoy
What does gan on the hoy mean?
To go out on a drinking session or night out.
"We're gannin on the hoy on Setterday."
Origin
'Gan' (go) plus 'hoy'; a night out.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'gan on the hoy' mean?
It means to go out for a heavy drinking session or a big night out.
Where does 'gan on the hoy' come from?
It's Geordie/North East dialect, combining 'gan' (go) with 'hoy', referring to a night out.
How do you use 'gan on the hoy'?
As a phrase for planning a night out drinking, e.g. 'We're gannin on the hoy on Setterday.'
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