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hookah

10 synonyms and 0 antonyms for hookah, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A water pipe with a long flexible tube, traditionally used for smoking flavoured tobacco.

Synonyms

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shisha chicha calean kalian sheesha narghile nargileh water pipe hubble-bubble hubbly-bubbly

How to use hookah

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smoke a hookah hookah lounge hookah pipe

Etymology

From Hindustani huqqā, ultimately from Arabic ḥuqqa, meaning "pot" or "jar."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hookah” mean?

The word “hookah” means a water pipe with a long flexible tube, traditionally used for smoking flavoured tobacco. In plain terms, a traditional water pipe for smoking flavoured tobacco.

How do you pronounce “hookah”?

“Hookah” is pronounced HUU-kuh (/ˈhu.kə/ in IPA).

How do you use “hookah” in a sentence?

Here is “hookah” used in a sentence: “They spent the evening at a lounge sharing a hookah.”

What part of speech is “hookah”?

“Hookah” is a noun.

Where does the word “hookah” come from?

The word “hookah” comes from Arabic. From Hindustani huqqā, ultimately from Arabic ḥuqqa, meaning "pot" or "jar.".

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