Definition of HOOSEGOW

hoosegow

Meanings

Plural: hoosegows

Noun

  • slang for a jail
  • A jail.

Origin / Etymology

From informal spoken Spanish juzgao, variant of standard Spanish juzgado (“court, courthouse”). Alteration of pronunciation and spelling by law of Hobson-Jobson.

Synonyms

hoosgow

Scrabble Score: 15

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

Words With Friends Score: 15

hoosegow is a valid Words With Friends word