intj
doy
doy
Doy (intj) means used sarcastically to point out that what someone just said was completely obvious. Example: “You need water to survive." "Doy.”
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Used sarcastically to point out that what someone just said was completely obvious.
""You need water to survive." "Doy.""
How to use doy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA snarky way of saying "obviously" or "duh" when someone states the blindingly obvious.
When to use it
Very informal slang, mostly spoken, similar in tone to "duh."
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Word forms
- Plural
- doys
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Etymology
Of unknown origin. Possibly connected to doylem (“a stupid person; an idiot”).
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What does “doy” mean?
The word “doy” means used sarcastically to point out that what someone just said was completely obvious. In plain terms, a snarky way of saying "obviously" or "duh" when someone states the blindingly obvious.
How do you pronounce “doy”?
“Doy” is pronounced doy (/dɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “doy” in a sentence?
Here is “doy” used in a sentence: “"You need water to survive." "Doy.".”
What part of speech is “doy”?
“Doy” is an intj.
