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Old 16-Nov-2004, 12:04
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Question what is the word 'hoe' meaning?

Dearest teachers.

I saw 'hoe' when chatting in the chatroom. Seeing that, I was confused with what it meant correctly. Because it was unsuitable for the text at that time. As far as I know, hoe means a gardening tool to remove small weeds and break up the surface of the soil or else. But I guessed it was used by slang though I didn't understand what it meant exactly.
teachers, would you let me know? need your helps

many many thanks!

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mira
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Old 16-Nov-2004, 12:20
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Dearest teachers.

I saw 'hoe' when chatting in the chatroom. Seeing that, I was confused with what it meant correctly. Because it was unsuitable for the text at that time. As far as I know, hoe means a gardening tool to remove small weeds and break up the surface of the soil or else. But I guessed it was used by slang though I didn't understand what it meant exactly.
teachers, would you let me know? need your helps

many many thanks!

love,
mira
The word the person wanted to use isn't exactly a nice word, so s/he modified it by using another word that sounds just like it.

"hoe", a gardening tool, sounds just like this offensive word: Click here.
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Hi mira,

"hoe" is actually a slang language which means a prostitute. Diminutive form of "whore". If you want to check on some slang terms you may try to visit this website... The Online Slang Dictionary | Welcome

I hope that helped you.

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