5 letter words with OY in the middle

Parts of Speech

Ploys is a noun in English.

Definitions

Ploys refer to cunning, tricky or deceitful actions or strategies used to gain an advantage. It can also refer to a maneuver or tactic used in a game or competition.

Pronunciations

• US: /plɔɪz/
• UK: /plɔɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word ploys originated from the French word "ployer" meaning "to bend" or "to fold". It was first used in English in the mid-18th century to refer to a maneuver or tactic used in a game or competition. It later evolved to refer to cunning or deceitful actions or strategies used to gain an advantage in any situation.

Synonyms

Some synonyms of ploys include schemes, stratagems, tricks, gambits, maneuvers, and tactics.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words to ploys include cloys, floys, joys, kloys, and sloys.

Example Sentences

• She used a series of ploys to get the job done.
• His ploys to win the game were unsuccessful.
• The companys marketing ploys were too obvious.

Parts of Speech

Cloys is a verb.

Definitions

Cloys means to cause someone to feel too much of something pleasant, especially something sweet or rich.

Pronunciations

US: /klɔɪz/

UK: /klɔɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word cloys comes from the Middle English word "cloyen," which means to hinder or block. Over time, it took on the meaning of causing someone to feel too much of something pleasant. It is often used to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed by sweetness or richness in food or drink.

Synonyms

• Sate
• Satisfy
• Glut

Related Words

• Clogs
• Cloys
• Cosys
• Cools
• Cuffs

Example Sentences

• The rich dessert was so sweet that it began to cloy her palate.
• He found that the rich and heavy meal began to cloys his appetite.
• The sweetness of the candy began to cloy his taste buds.