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Why do Filipinos say hoy?

Updated: 10/24/2023
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when you hear someone say hoy its like them just saying hey to get someone's attention

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"Hoy" is a casual Filipino interjection that is used to get someone's attention or to call out to someone. It is similar to saying "hey" in English. Filipinos say "hoy" to catch someone's attention, especially if the person they are calling is nearby.

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