English Explanatory Dictionary

hoss

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Pronunciation spelling of horse.
  2. A big, strong and respected or dependable person, usually a man; one who is large like a horse.
  3. Term of address for a man.
  4. A car.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of hoss (Southern US term of address for a man).
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/hɔːs/

Word forms

hoss hosses hawss

Etymology

A dialectal pronunciation of horse; see also 'oss in English dialects with h-dropping.

Synonyms

dude man brother guy chap comrade bub bap

Derived words

hoss opera one-hoss shay
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