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ho

interjection
\ ˈhō How to pronounce ho (audio) \

Definition of ho

 (Entry 1 of 3)

—used especially to attract attention to something specified land ho

ho

noun
plural hos or hoes

Definition of ho (Entry 2 of 3)

US slang, often offensive
: whore sense 1

Ho

symbol

Definition of Ho (Entry 3 of 3)

holmium

First Known Use of ho

Interjection

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1965, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ho

Interjection

Middle English

Noun

alteration of whore

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ho

interjection
How to pronounce Ho (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of ho

—used to attract attention
—used to represent laughter —often used in an ironic way

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Ho

symbol

Medical Definition of Ho

holmium

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