intj

doy

Doy (intj) means used sarcastically to point out that what someone just said was completely obvious. Example: “You need water to survive." "Doy.”

intj

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 notes

In 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."

Easily confused with

duh →

Word forms

doys plural

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Etymology

Unknown. Possibly related to doylem (“a stupid person; an idiot”).

Rhymes for doy

oy boy joy toy hoy soy coy Roy goy loy foy ahoy

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Frequently asked questions

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.