ho

ho¹

exclamation

1》 an expression of surprise, triumph, or derision.

2》 used to call for attention.

    ↘Nautical used to draw attention to something: land ho!

Origin

ME: natural exclamation

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ho²

(also hoe)

noun (plural hos or hoes) black slang a prostitute.

↘derogatory a woman.

Origin

1960s: dialect pronunciation of whore.