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==Pronunciation==
==Pronunciation==
[']
['ho]  
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==Usage==
It can only be used in specific contexts by the residents of Hobart themselves if it is not meant to be an insult.


==Definition==
==Definition==
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 general insult to a female, in a broader context than Northwestern University.
A much more informal nickname for residents of [[Hobart]].
# A prostitute, in a broader context. <ref> [http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/ho Noun form Definition at OnlineSlangDictionary.com] </ref>
 
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==

Revision as of 23:53, 1 June 2015

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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Usage

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

Definition

  1. An informal nickname for residents of Hobart at Northwestern University.
  2. A general insult to a female, in a broader context than Northwestern University.
  3. A prostitute, in a broader context. [1]

Example Sentence

Hey Hos! Let's hurry up!

Hobartian

References