ho
ho — noun
1. a term used to insult a woman by labeling her as sexually immoral — one of the m
a term used to insult a woman by labeling her as sexually immoral — one of the most offensive slurs in English.
Christopher was shocked to hear his friend use the word 'ho' in the crowded bar.
demonstrates the word as direct object of 'use'
The old song lyrics used the word 'ho' in a way many women found insulting.
Sumin explained to her high school students that 'ho' is an extremely disrespectful term.
Ari's grandmother was deeply offended when she heard someone use the word 'ho' on television.
文法句型
call + person + a ho
use + the word ho
用法筆記
Extremely offensive. This word is a slur that demeans women and should not be used in any context by learners. It appears mainly in hip-hop lyrics, taboo slang, and deliberately provocative speech. The word is a shortened form of 'whore.'
常見錯誤
ho — exclamation
1. a cry used to attract someone's attention from a distance, or to express sudden
a cry used to attract someone's attention from a distance, or to express sudden excitement, delight, or approval when something is seen or discovered.
Land ho! shouted the sailor from the crow's nest as he spotted the island.
fixed expression: land ho! — used on ships when land is seen
Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum! sang the pirates in the old children's story.
fixed expression: yo-ho-ho — associated with pirates
Ho there, friend! called the night guard as a figure approached the gate.
Westward, ho! the captain cried out, and the crew raised the sails together.
文法句型
[direction] + ho
land ho!
heave-ho
yo-ho-ho
用法筆記
Rare in modern everyday conversation — sounds theatrical or old-fashioned. Survives mostly in stock phrases from sailing and pirate stories (land ho!, heave-ho, yo-ho-ho). In contemporary English, 'hey' or 'excuse me' is used instead to get attention.