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holmes Meaning & Definition

What Does Holmes Mean?

Holmes is used as a noun meaning An informal term of address, like man or dude.

Quick Facts About Holmes

Part of speechnoun
Synonymssherlock holmes
Pluralnot attested

Holmes Definition (Noun)

  1. An informal term of address, like man or dude.

    Hey, holmes! What's up?

Noun

  1. plural of holme

Noun

  1. Small island, islet.

Synonyms of Holmes

Holmes synonyms and antonyms →

Holmes in a Sentence

Hey, holmes! What's up?

Word Forms & Grammar

holmes (plural not attested)

holmes

Words That Rhyme With Holmes

Origin of Holmes

Origin 1: Possibly from homeboy +‎ -s (hypocoristic suffix), with the spelling influenced by Sherlock Holmes.

Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Frequently Asked Questions About Holmes

What part of speech is holmes?

Holmes is a noun.

What is another word for holmes?

Words with a similar meaning to holmes include sherlock holmes. See the full list of holmes synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of holmes?

The plural of holmes is not attested.

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