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Definition of Hoser
1. Noun. (Canada slang) Back when Hockey was played on frozen ponds and lakes the losers of the hockey game would have to hose the lakes to become clean, smooth ice. They were tagged "Hosers". ¹
2. Noun. (Canada slang) A clumsy, boorish person, especially an uncouth, beer-drinking man. ¹
3. Noun. (Canada slang) A person whose self interest often outweighs any ethical considerations. ¹
4. Noun. (Canada slang) Not an overtly criminal individual, but one known to participate in petty infractions and rule bending. Example: A hoser would consume food or alcoholic beverages, typically pizza and beer, with complete disregard to ownership or sharing. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hoser
1. an uncouth man [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hoser
Literary usage of Hoser
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1863)
"... daughter of one hoser who held a similar office. He had a brother, Fritz, who
died in his ninth year, and a sister, Luise, who married Meyer, ..."
2. Supplementary Papers (1886)
"Tibetans denote them by the general name of hoser k'aga, which means " Five hoser
tribes," and call their country Hor or Horko. ..."
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