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Hobson

HOB-suhn

Hobson (name) means an English surname, also the name of small communities in Alabama, Montana, and Texas. Example: “Hobson took the job no one else wanted, giving rise to the phrase "Hobson's choice.”

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An English surname, also the name of small communities in Alabama, Montana, and Texas.
"Hobson took the job no one else wanted, giving rise to the phrase "Hobson's choice.""
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_____ took the job no one else wanted, giving rise to the phrase "Hobson's choice."

Etymology

From a medieval diminutive of the given name Robert plus -son.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hobson” mean?

The word “Hobson” means an English surname, also the name of small communities in Alabama, Montana, and Texas.

How do you pronounce “Hobson”?

“Hobson” is pronounced HOB-suhn (/ˈhɑb.sən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Hobson” in a sentence?

Here is “Hobson” used in a sentence: “Hobson took the job no one else wanted, giving rise to the phrase "Hobson's choice.".”

What part of speech is “Hobson”?

“Hobson” is a name.

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