"toi, toi, toi" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /tɔɪ tɔɪ tɔɪ/
Etymology: From German toi, toi, toi, which see for more. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|toi, toi, toi}} German toi, toi, toi Head templates: {{en-interj|nolinkhead=1}} toi, toi, toi
  1. (theater, opera) A superstitious expression of encouragement prior to a performance. Categories (topical): Opera, Theater Synonyms: break a leg (english: theatre), good luck (english: considered to bring misfortune if used in the theatre) Translations (good luck): toi, toi, toi (German), kırk bir kere maşallah (Turkish), nazar değmesin (Turkish)

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