Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hosehead

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: hose-head
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Derogatory; Slang

noun

A person from Canada.

Derogatory; Slang

Etymology

After Hosehead, the dog in The Great White North, a recurring SCTV sketch featuring Bob and Doug McKenzie.

Usage

Inflected Forms

hoseheads (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

hoser

Questions

What does hosehead mean?: An alcoholic.
Where does hosehead come from?: After Hosehead, the dog in The Great White North, a recurring SCTV sketch featuring Bob and Doug McKenzie.

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