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ho
1[ hoh ]
interjection
- (used as a call to attract attention, sometimes specially used after a word denoting a destination):
Westward ho! Land ho!
- (used as an exclamation of surprise or delight.)
ho
2[ hoh ]
interjection
- (used as a command to a horse to stop.)
ho
3or hoe
[ hoh ]
noun
, Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.
, plural hos, hoes, ho's.
- a sexually promiscuous woman.
- a prostitute; whore.
- a woman.
Ho
4Symbol, Chemistry.
- holmium.
HO
5[ hoh ]
noun
- (in police use) habitual offender.
ho.
6abbreviation for
- house.
H.O.
7abbreviation for
- Head Office; Home Office.
ho
1/ həʊ /
noun
- slang:Black.a derogatory term for a woman
ho
2/ həʊ /
interjection
- Alsoho-ho an imitation or representation of the sound of a deep laugh
- an exclamation used to attract attention, announce a destination, etc
westward ho!
what ho!
land ho!
HO
3abbreviation for
- head office
- government Home Office
Ho
4the chemical symbol for
- holmium
ho.
5abbreviation for
- house
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ho1
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; a natural exclamation
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ho1
C20: from Black or Southern US pronunciation of whore
Origin of ho2
C13: of imitative origin; compare Old Norse hó, Old French ho! halt!
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Example Sentences
"It would be beastly ungrateful if they didn't, especially with their backs all covered with gold like they are," said H.O.
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