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Hobbs
Hobbs (name) means an English surname, also the name of a city in New Mexico, United States. Example: “They stopped for gas in Hobbs on the way to Texas.”
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An English surname, also the name of a city in New Mexico, United States.
"They stopped for gas in Hobbs on the way to Texas."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Hobbses
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Etymology
From a medieval diminutive of the given name Robert plus the patronymic suffix -s.
Rhymes for Hobbs
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What does “Hobbs” mean?
The word “Hobbs” means an English surname, also the name of a city in New Mexico, United States.
How do you use “Hobbs” in a sentence?
Here is “Hobbs” used in a sentence: “They stopped for gas in Hobbs on the way to Texas.”
What part of speech is “Hobbs”?
“Hobbs” is a name.
Is “Hobbs” a common word?
“Hobbs” is an uncommon word in modern English.
