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What is the meaning of hose in slang?
US slang : to cheat or trick (someone)
Where does the phrase getting hosed come from?
A popular origin story holds that in outdoor ice hockey before ice resurfacers, the losing team in a hockey game would have to hose down the rink after a game to make the ice smooth again. Thus the term hoser was synonymous with loser.
What does imperially mean?
/ (ɪmˈpɪərɪəl) / adjective. of or relating to an empire, emperor, or empress. characteristic of or befitting an emperor; majestic; commanding. characteristic of or exercising supreme authority; imperious.
What does it mean when someone calls you Hoss?
hoss (countable and uncountable, plural hosses) (Southern US, slang) Pronunciation spelling of horse. quotations ▼ (Southern US, slang) A big, strong and respected or dependable person, usually a man; one who is large like a horse. (Southern US, slang, often capitalized) Term of address for a man.
Is TOUP a word?
No, toup is not in the scrabble dictionary.
What is the meaning of home and hosed?
home and hosed in British English
(həʊm ənd həʊzd) adjective. definitely safe or successful.
What is the meaning of hosed down?
phrasal verb. When you hose something or someone down, you clean them using a hose. In one driveway a chauffeur wearing rubber boots was hosing down a limousine. [ VERB PARTICLE noun]
What does posed by mean?
intransitive verb. 1 : to assume a posture or attitude usually for artistic purposes. 2 : to affect an attitude or character usually to deceive or impress posed as a doctor to gain access to the ward.
What are Imperials?
Definition of imperial
(Entry 1 of 2) 1a : of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor. b(1) : of or relating to the United Kingdom as distinguished from the constituent parts. (2) : of or relating to the Commonwealth of Nations and British Empire.
What is imperial rule?
the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. advocacy of imperial or sovereign interests over the interests of the dependent states. imperial government; rule by an emperor or empress.
What is an imperial power?
n. 1. The extension of a nation’s authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations. 2. A political doctrine or system promoting such extension of authority.
Why did they call him Hoss on Bonanza?
Each of Ben Cartwright’s three sons had a different mother and in the course of the series, the story of each of the three marriages was told. In the episode about Hoss’ mother, Inger, a Scandinavian woman who was killed by Indians, his real name was revealed. It was Eric. Hoss is Norwegian for “good luck.”
Is Hoss a compliment?
Hoss definition
(slang) A well-respected person.
Why do Texans say Hoss?
When you think Texas, what comes to mind? For Slate, it’s “hoss.” Slate developed a list of official words for each state in the U.S. (For the record, hoss means partner or friend.
