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Pronunciation: /həʊ/

Definition of ho

exclamation

  • 1an expression of surprise, admiration, triumph, or derision:Ho! I’ll show you
  • [in combination] used as the second element of various exclamations:what ho! heave ho
  • 2used to call for attention:ho there!
  • [in combination] chiefly Nautical used to draw attention to something seen:land ho!

Origin:

natural exclamation: first recorded in Middle English

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