hoit Meaning & Definition
What Does Hoit Mean?
As a verb, hoit means To behave frivolously and thoughtlessly; to play the fool. It can also mean To romp noisily; to caper, to leap.
Hoit at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɔɪt/ |
| Verb forms | hoits, hoiting, hoited |
Hoit Definition (Verb)
- To behave frivolously and thoughtlessly; to play the fool.
- To romp noisily; to caper, to leap.
Verb
- Pronunciation spelling of hurt.
Synonyms of Hoit
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Hoit synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
hoit (third-person singular simple present hoits, present participle hoiting, simple past and past participle hoited)
hoit (third-person singular simple present hoits, present participle hoiting, simple past and past participle hoit)
Words That Rhyme With Hoit
Origin of Hoit
Origin 1: Unknown. Possibly from Old Norse, or a native Old English term. Perhaps somehow from Middle English hote (“to promise, etc.”).
Origin 2: Compare Welsh hoetian (“to dally, dandle”), as well as Scots hoit (“to move awkwardly or clumsily, especially of a stout person or animal, to waddle”), which may be more plausible (especially in sense 2).