Pronunciation: /tɔɪ tɔɪ/

Definitions of toi toi

noun a Maori term used to wish performers good luck or to show appreciation for a performance

Example Sentences

A1 Toi toi is a good luck charm in German opera.

A2 The singer whispered 'toi toi' to her fellow performer before going on stage.

B1 In some cultures, saying 'toi toi' is believed to bring good luck.

B2 The opera singer received many 'toi toi' wishes before her big performance.

C1 The tradition of saying 'toi toi' before a performance dates back centuries.

C2 The singer's dressing room was filled with flowers and 'toi toi' notes from well-wishers.

Examples of toi toi in a Sentence

formal Before the performance, the opera singer whispered 'toi toi' to her fellow cast members for good luck.

informal Hey, toi toi on your job interview tomorrow!

slang Toi toi for your big game tonight, you got this!

figurative The politician's speech was met with a chorus of 'toi toi' from the audience, wishing him success in the upcoming election.

Grammatical Forms of toi toi

past tense

toied

plural

toi tois

comparative

more toi toi

superlative

most toi toi

present tense

toi tois

future tense

will toi toi

perfect tense

have toied

continuous tense

am toi toing

singular

toi toi

positive degree

very toi toi

infinitive

to toi toi

gerund

toing toi toi

participle

toied toi toi

Origin and Evolution of toi toi

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: Māori
Story behind the word: The word 'toi toi' originates from the Māori language of the indigenous people of New Zealand.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as a term of encouragement or good luck in Māori culture, 'toi toi' has evolved to be used in a wider context to wish someone success or good fortune in various situations.