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==Part of Speech==
==Part of Speech==
noun
Noun


==Pronunciation==
==Pronunciation==
[']
['ho]  
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==Definition==
==Description==
Though this term has a wider derogatory meaning of 1. a prostitute, or 2. a general insult to a female <ref> [http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/ho Noun form Definition at OnlineSlangDictionary.com] </ref>, at Northwestern University this term refers to
An informal nickname for residents of [[Hobart]] at Northwestern University.


A much more informal nickname for residents of [[Hobart]].
==Usage==
 
It can only be used in specific contexts by the residents of Hobart themselves if it is not meant to be an insult.  
It can only be used in specific contexts by the residents themselves if it is not meant to be an insult.  


==Example Sentence==
==Example Sentence==
Hey Hos! Let's hurry up!
Hey Hos! Let's hurry up!
==Context Labels==
informal, exclusive usage by residents of Hobart


==Related Terms==
==Related Terms==
[[Hobartian]]
*[[Hobartian]]
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:54, 8 June 2020

Do you use "Ho"?
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There was one vote since the poll was created on 10:24, 10 March 2014.
poll-id E64A6BF308259DCDF0C36ECEE1A5E989

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

['ho]

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Description

An informal nickname for residents of Hobart at Northwestern University.

Usage

It can only be used in specific contexts by the residents of Hobart themselves if it is not meant to be an insult.

Example Sentence

Hey Hos! Let's hurry up!