hoser

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who operates a hose, e.g. a fire hose or a garden hose.
  • (slang) One that hoses, i.e. hurts (someone) badly.
  • (Canada) A person (especially a farmer) who siphons gasoline out of a vehicle or piece of equipment.
  • (Canada) A person who hoses down a lake after a game of hockey, to return it to a smooth state.
  • (Canada) A clumsy, boorish person, especially an over-eating, beer-drinking man, or a man prone to petty infractions such as taking other people's food or drinks.
  • (slang) A Canadian.

Etymology

Suffix from English hose.

Origin

English

hose

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