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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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."
How to use Hofer
Learner’s notesIn 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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Word forms
- Plural
- Hofers
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Hofer.
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.
