hoi
word
Definition
A very informal greeting, similar to 'hey' or 'hi'. Used mostly in internet chat, gaming, or among friends.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely informal and rarely used in spoken English. Common in online gaming, internet forums, and memes. Not suitable for formal situations. Similar to 'hey', but less common. May sound odd in voice conversation.
Spanish: hola (informal, raro)Portuguese (BR): oi (gíria) - e aí (muito informal)Portuguese (PT): oi (gíria) - olá (muito informal)Chinese (Simplified): 嗨 (俚语，很随意)Chinese (Traditional): 嗨 (俚語，非常隨便)Hindi: हाय (बहुत अनौपचारिक)Arabic: هاي (عامية، غير رسمي)Bengali: হোইRussian: хойJapanese: ホイVietnamese: hoiKorean: 호이Turkish: hoiUrdu: ہوئیIndonesian: hoi
Example Sentences
When you join the game, just type 'hoi'.
basic
I said 'hoi' in the chat room.
basic
Hoi, how are you?
basic
He always greets everyone with a cheerful 'hoi' online.
natural
'Hoi', I shouted as I entered the livestream.
natural
If you see someone typing 'hoi', they just want to say hi in a fun way.
natural