General
hoyin oot
What does hoyin oot mean?
Throwing out, or the time a pub closes and empties out.
"It was hoyin oot time when we left."
Origin
From 'hoy' (throw) plus 'oot' (out).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoyin oot mean?
It means throwing out, and often refers to pub closing time when the pub empties out.
Where does hoyin oot come from?
It combines 'hoy' (to throw) and 'oot' (out), both North East dialect terms.
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