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English meaning

  • colloquialism noun A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.
  • hose noun A flexible tube used to carry water or other liquid.
  • slang noun Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.

Senses

slang is used for these senses in English:

  • colloquialism A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.
  • hose (countable) A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid.
  • hosepipe (UK, South Africa, Southern US) A flexible pipe for carrying water or other liquids; a garden hose.
  • slang Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

colloquialism — full definition

  1. noun A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.
  2. noun A colloquial manner of speaking.

hose — full definition

  1. noun A flexible tube used to carry water or other liquid.
  2. noun Stockings or tights worn on the legs.
  3. verb To spray water on something using a hose.
  4. verb Informal: to cheat, trick, or badly disadvantage someone.
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