hoss
Slang
- Meaning
- Friend, buddy, big guy (term of address).
- Type
- Slang
- Used in
- Texas, Oklahoma, Appalachia
What does “hoss” mean
Affectionate term of address for a man, literally a phonetic rendering of 'horse'. Slate magazine famously designated it the unofficial slang word of Texas. Used to greet or compliment: 'Howdy, hoss' or 'he's a big ol' hoss'.
Where it's used
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