Huy (en. Whoops)

/wi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
interjection
Expression of surprise or astonishment.
Huy! I wasn't expecting that.
¡Huy! No me esperaba eso.
Sound used to express fear or unease.
Huy, that movie scared me.
Huy, me dio miedo esa película.
Used to get someone's attention.
Huy, wait a moment before leaving.
Huy, espera un momento antes de irte.

Etymology

It derives from the exclamatory sound that expresses surprise or fear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Huy, what a scare
Expression used when something surprises or scares.
Huy, qué susto
Huy, I can't believe it
Indicates disbelief in a situation.
Huy, no lo puedo creer
Huy, what a surprise
Used when receiving unexpected news.
Huy, qué sorpresa

Related Words

surprise
Reaction that a person has when something surprises them.
sorpresa
fear
Feeling of fear or unease in front of something.
temor
impression
Feeling or effect that something produces.
impresión

Slang Meanings

Expression that denotes disbelief.
Huy, did that really happen?
Huy, ¿de verdad pasó eso?
Used to emphasize astonishment.
Huy, how incredible is this!
¡Huy, qué increíble es esto!