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English word origin

Etymology of doy

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

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
intj

Disdainful indication that something is obvious; see duh.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A term of address to a young child.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Possibly an alteration of joy.

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