Definition of HO

ho

Meanings

Plural: heaux, hoes, hos

Noun

  • a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
  • A stop; a halt; a moderation of pace.
  • A whore; a sexually promiscuous woman; in general use as a highly offensive term of abuse for a woman with connotations of loose sexuality.
  • A woman in general; a bitch.
  • Care, anxiety, trouble, sorrow.

Intj

  • Used to attract attention to something sighted, usually by lookouts.
  • halloo; hey; a call to excite attention, or to give notice of approach.
  • Said accompanying a vigorous attack.

Verb

  • To act as a ho, to prostitute.
  • To care, be anxious, to long.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English ho, hoo (interjection), probably from Old Norse hó! (interjection, also, a shepherd's call). Compare Dutch ho, German ho, Old French ho! (“hold!, halt!”).

Synonyms

atomic number 67, holmium

Scrabble Score: 5

ho is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ho is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ho is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 4

ho is a valid Words With Friends word