noun

Hofer

Hofer (noun) means informal slang for someone inducted into a hall of fame; a hall-of-famer. Example: “Fans argued about whether the retiring quarterback was a true hofer.”

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noun

Informal slang for someone inducted into a hall of fame; a hall-of-famer.

"Fans argued about whether the retiring quarterback was a true hofer."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSlang shorthand for a hall-of-famer, mostly used in sports talk.

When to use it

Very informal slang, mostly seen in sports commentary and forums.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Hofers plural, HOFers plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from German Hofer.

Origin: German

Frequently asked questions

What does “Hofer” mean?

The word “Hofer” means informal slang for someone inducted into a hall of fame; a hall-of-famer. In plain terms, slang shorthand for a hall-of-famer, mostly used in sports talk.

How do you use “Hofer” in a sentence?

Here is “Hofer” used in a sentence: “Fans argued about whether the retiring quarterback was a true hofer.”

What part of speech is “Hofer”?

“Hofer” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Hofer?

"Hofer" (noun) means informal slang for someone inducted into a hall of fame; a hall-of-famer.