hoik

Meaning

Noun

1. A wild hook shot played without style.
2. Sputum.

Verb

1. To play such a shot.
2. (informal) To lift (a heavy object) carelessly; hoist.
3. (informal) To throw something out.
4. To spit.

Synonyms

heighten

hoist

raise

rear

up

🆙

upraise

Pronounced as (IPA)

/hɔɪk/

Etymology

Possibly originally a form of hike (itself of unclear etymology).