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hoosh

interjection
\ ˈhüsh\

Definition of hoosh

 (Entry 1 of 4)

—used especially in driving away animals

hoosh

transitive verb
\ "\
-ed/-ing/-es

Definition of hoosh (Entry 2 of 4)

chiefly Irish
: boost, lift

hoosh

noun (1)
\ "\
plural -es

Definition of hoosh (Entry 3 of 4)

chiefly Irish
: hoist, boost

hoosh

noun (2)
\ "\
plural -es

Definition of hoosh (Entry 4 of 4)

: a thick soup

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History and Etymology for hoosh

Interjection

origin unknown

Transitive verb

perhaps alteration of hoise

Noun (2)

origin unknown

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