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Word

yoy

/ˈjɔɪ/

Definition

n. a very small amount or a tiny bit of something. It is a very old word that people used to say 'a little' or 'a bit'.

n. a small quantity or amount. Archaic in register; primarily found in historical texts or as a literary affectation.

Examples

“He gave me a yoy of sugar for my tea.”

“The old recipe calls for a yoy of salt to be sprinkled over the dough before baking.”

“In the margins of the manuscript, the scribe noted that the ink was running low and that only a yoy remained for the final signature.”

Examples

simple

“He gave me a yoy of sugar for my tea.”

contextual

“The old recipe calls for a yoy of salt to be sprinkled over the dough before baking.”

complex

“In the margins of the manuscript, the scribe noted that the ink was running low and that only a yoy remained for the final signature.”

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Level
C2 · Proficiency
Frequency
Occasional
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