Goys

/ɡɔɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'goy'; non-Jewish people, or those who are not members of the Jewish faith.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of 'goy' by adding '-s,' representing how Hebrew 'goyim' was Anglicized into a simplified English plural form.

Kelly Says

The word 'goys' shows English speakers taking a Hebrew word and making it fit English pluralization rules—people do this naturally with borrowed words until eventually the English version becomes standard.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.