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Hor

//høː// particle, pron

Definitions

Particle
  1. 1
    Used with directives and statements to assert that something should be kept in mind or taken note of.

    "Pitch contour: low-mid [hɔˑ˨] or low-dipping [hɔˑ˨˩]"

  2. 2
    Used with directives and statements to assert that something should be kept in mind or taken note of.; Indicates an attempt at seeking approval from the listener.

    "Pitch contour: low-mid [hɔˑ˨] or low-dipping [hɔˑ˨˩]"

  3. 3
    An invariant question tag used to invite agreement or confirmation. interrogative

    "Pitch contour: rising [hɔˑ˨˦]"

  4. 4
    A filler word used to ascertain the continued attention of the listener.

    "Pitch contour: rising [hɔˑ˨˦]"

Pronoun
  1. 1
    her Geordie, personal, pronoun

Etymology

From Hokkien 乎 (--hohⁿ / --hôⁿ, mood particle) and Cantonese 嗬 (ho², interrogative particle).

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