toia

Catalan

Etymology

Uncertain, probably from Gascon toja (“Spanish broom”).

Pronunciation

Noun

toia f (plural toies)

  1. Bouquet, bunch of flowers.
  2. A special candelabrum used during the Tenebrae.
  3. (colloquial) A person who is unskilled, lacking in ability, especially in sports such as soccer.
    Han fitxat un futbolista que és una toia.
    They've signed a soccer player with no skill.

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