Hoss
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hɔːs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hoss is a noun meaning (Southern US, slang) Pronunciation spelling of horse.
Meaning
(Southern US, slang) Pronunciation spelling of horse.
More Meanings
- (Southern US, slang) A big, strong and respected or dependable person, usually a man; one who is large like a horse.
- (Southern US, slang, often capitalized) Term of address for a man.
- (Northwestern US, slang) A car.
Example Sentences
What's up, hoss?
“That ole black hoss let out a whinny.”
So here I was, fondling all sorts of fine mats, when a hoss of a woman screeched into her cell phone, rattling the lamps in the light fixture aisle.
"Them hosses are feeling their oats," said McGuire. "Can't tell what they'd be up to the minute I turned my back on 'em. Might jump that old fence and be off, for all I know."
Word Forms
- hosses
Synonyms for hoss
Depending on context, synonyms include dude, man, brother, guy, chap, comrade.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shay, hutch, hooch, game, old, hawss.
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