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hoyay

hoyay is the alternative form of HoYay.

Noun capitalized: HoYay

HoYay (uncountable)

  1. (slang) Homoerotic subtext in a television show, film, book etc.
    • This should really help the HoYay! quotient on BtVS, which was largely lacking in S5, Willow and Tara notwithstanding (it's not as much fun if it's *text*).2001 June 28, Mike Zeares, “Re: New writer joins BUFFY staff”, in alt.tv.buffy-v-slayer (Usenet)
    • Tangentially, speaking of HoYay! movies, the local movie reviewer here said about "The Count of Monte Cristo" that he's seen less homoerotic subtext in a Village People video.2002 January 26, Shadowy Moon [username], “Re: Religious groups praise "Lord Of The Rings"”, in alt.gossip.celebrities (Usenet)

Forms of hoyay

alternative formHoYay!
alternative formhoyay

Origin of hoyay

From a contraction of "homoeroticism, yay!", after a thread so named on the forum Television Without Pity.

Questions about hoyay

What does hoyay mean?
Hoyay means homoerotic subtext in a television show, film, book etc.
What is hoyay the alternative form of?
Hoyay is the alternative form of HoYay.
What part of speech is hoyay?
Hoyay is a noun.

Words near hoyay in the dictionary

  1. hoy
  2. hoya
  3. hoyacarnoside
  4. Hoyan
  5. hoyas
  6. hoyay
  7. HoYay!
  8. hoyden
  9. hoydened
  10. hoydenhood
  11. hoydening

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