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  1. synonyms - Is "ho"/"hoe" basically an equivalent of "whore" which ...

    Sep 25, 2019 · ho (also hoe) informal, derogatory "A prostitute"; 1960s representing a dialect pronunciation of whore. Other user stated though: Ho (e) originated as a variant of whore (just …

  2. etymology - Does the usage of "ho" or "hoe" for "whore" predate …

    Jul 2, 2022 · This question relates to the questions Where in Ireland, if anywhere, at the time of James Joyce, would "hoe" and "whore" sound similar enough to pun?, and Does Joyce, in …

  3. Is it "a tough row to hoe?", or "a tough road to hold?"

    Mar 27, 2012 · I believe the road/hoe, and the road/hold sayings are the results of mishearing, or purposely changing the original row/hoe saying. Similarly, on occasions, I have changed the …

  4. "Sl*t" term for males - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    "Slut" can have two meanings: an immoral woman, or prostitute a dirty and slovenly woman I would like a term for men that is the equivalent of the second meaning. Is there a term for …

  5. Correct usage of replacing cuss words with symbols

    I've noticed that symbols (i.e. #, $, %, !, *, etc.) are commonly used to filter profanity/foul language. Just out of curiosity, is there a specific way to do this. I've noticed sometimes there i...

  6. How to reply to "I hope you are well"? [closed]

    How to appropriately respond to someone saying "I hope you are well./?" There are certain situations in writing where this would obviously not be soliciting a response (requiring a …

  7. Is it correct to put "bros" before "hos" or before "hoes"?

    I'm wondering about the pluralisation of "ho" (as in slang for prostitute) in the phrase "Bros before ho(e)s". To me, hos makes sense because it's consistent with bros. Hoes could also refer to a

  8. What exactly does "tally ho" mean? - English Language & Usage …

    I heard this tally ho in a youtube video (British). I also heard it in the movies "Jack the Giant Slayer", and "Spiderman 1". I understand it's some kind of expression or exclamation or idiom …

  9. "Hooker", "whore", "prostitute", when to use which? [closed]

    Dec 7, 2010 · They all can mean women who sleep with men for money. Prostitute is the most technical term. Hooker seems most commonly used in the United States, while in Britain this …

  10. single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    May 5, 2014 · While I know you can attribute 'bitch' to a male, I feel there is a sense of femininity. I was wondering if there is a colloquial equivalent that describes someone with the qualities of …