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moyai

intj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

intj

Meaning 1

Used to indicate humor, embarrassment, confusion, or surprise at something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: 🗿

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Rare spelling of moai.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, rare

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noun

Meaning 3

A form of stone statue built in Niijima, Japan.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

See moai. The interjection is derived from the Unicode systematic name for the emoji, Moyai.

Borrowed from Japanese モヤイ (moyai)

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Cherokee: ᎼᏯᎢ (moyai) — stone statue in Niijima
  • Japanese: モヤイ (moyai) — stone statue in Niijima