Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Hoosegow

//ˈhuːsɡaʊ// noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A jail. US, slang

    "There's parts of Mexico they'd take you straight to the hoosegow for just whistlin that."

  2. 2
    slang for a jail wordnet

Etymology

From informal spoken Spanish juzgao, variant of standard Spanish juzgado (“court, courthouse”). Alteration of pronunciation and spelling by law of Hobson-Jobson.

See also for "hoosegow"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: hoosegow