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the hooch
What does the hooch mean?
The Chattahoochee River — the big winding waterway that cuts through metro Atlanta. If a local says they're heading to the Hooch, they mean tubing, fishing, or day-drinking by the water.
"We're meeting at the Hooch around eleven, bring a cooler."
Origin
Clipped form of Chattahoochee, in use among metro-Atlanta locals for decades.
Frequently asked questions
What does "the hooch" refer to in Atlanta?
It's Atlanta's nickname for the Chattahoochee River.
How do you use "the hooch" in a sentence?
"We spent all Saturday tubing down the hooch."
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