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Definition of ho
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—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
Ho
symbolDefinition of Ho (Entry 3 of 3)
holmium
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“Ho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ho. Accessed 16 May. 2021.
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ho
interjection
English Language Learners Definition of ho
—used to attract attention
—used to represent laughter —often used in an ironic way
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holmium
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The first known use of ho was in the 15th century
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