hocks Meaning & Definition
What Does Hocks Mean?
Hocks is used as a verb meaning pawn. As a noun, it means the tarsal joint or region in the hind limb of a digitigrade quadruped (such as the horse) corresponding to the human ankle but elevated and bending backward see horse. As a noun, it means rhine wine.
Hocks at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhäk/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | bastilles, big houses and bridewells |
| Antonyms | outsides, buys (back) and redeems |
Hocks Definition (Verb)
- pawn
Hocks as a Noun
- the tarsal joint or region in the hind limb of a digitigrade quadruped (such as the horse) corresponding to the human ankle but elevated and bending backward see horse
- a joint of a fowl's leg that corresponds to the hock of a quadruped
- a small cut of meat from a front or hind leg just above the foot
ham hocks
Noun
- rhine wine
Noun
- pawn:2
got his watch out of hock
- debt
in hock to the bank
- prison
Verb
- to forcefully spit out (something, such as phlegm)
hock a loogie / hock a wad of tobacco
Synonyms of Hocks
Antonyms of Hocks
Hocks in a Sentence
ham hocks
got his watch out of hock
in hock to the bank
hock a loogie
hock a wad of tobacco
some lowlife who had been in and out of hock most of his adult life
the prince had to hock the family jewels to pay his gambling debts
hock a loogie / hock a wad of tobacco
Word Forms & Grammar
hocked
hock·ing
hocks
hock·er noun
hock
hocker
hockers
hocking
Hock
Hocks
Words That Rhyme With Hocks
Origin of Hocks
Origin 1: hock:4
Origin 2: Middle English hoch, hough, from Old English hōh heel; akin to Old Norse hāsin hock
Origin 3: modification of German Hochheimer, from Hochheim, Germany
Origin 4: Dutch hok pen, prison
Origin 5: variant of hawk:3
First Known Use
1878
1540
circa 1625
1883
1990
How Do You Say Hocks?
The standard pronunciation of hocks is /ˈhäk/, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Hocks
Is hocks a verb or a noun?
Hocks is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for hocks?
Words with a similar meaning to hocks include bastilles, big houses and bridewells. See the full list of hocks synonyms and antonyms.