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Interjection — An old-fashioned shout used to get someone's attention, similar to "hey" or "ho."

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Etymology

The interjection is an old variant spelling of "ho." The ethnic-group sense comes from Vietnamese Hoa, itself borrowed from Chinese 華 (huá), meaning "Chinese."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hoa” mean?

The word “hoa” means an old-fashioned shout used to get someone's attention, similar to "hey" or "ho.". In plain terms, either an attention-grabbing shout, or the name for the Chinese ethnic minority in Vietnam.

How do you pronounce “hoa”?

“Hoa” is pronounced hoh (/hoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hoa” in a sentence?

Here is “hoa” used in a sentence: “"Hoa!" the sailor called out across the deck.”

What part of speech is “hoa”?

Depending on how it is used, “hoa” can be an interjection and a noun.

Where does the word “hoa” come from?

The word “hoa” comes from Chinese. The interjection is an old variant spelling of "ho." The ethnic-group sense comes from Vietnamese Hoa, itself borrowed from Chinese 華 (huá), meaning "Chinese.".

How many meanings does “hoa” have?

“Hoa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an old-fashioned shout used to get someone's attention, similar to "hey" or "ho.".

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