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hon

Dialect

Meaning
Term of endearment (Baltimore).
Type
Dialect Word
Used in
Baltimore, Maryland

What does “hon” mean

In Baltimore, a friendly form of address used by waitresses, cashiers, and neighbors alike. Strongly associated with the Hampden neighborhood and the Bawlmer accent.

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