What does HOSED mean?

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Parts of Speech: verb

Definition: (US, slang) To be cheated or tricked; to be in a difficult or unpleasant situation with no hope of improvement.

Pronunciations: US: /hoʊzd/; UK: /həʊzd/

Origin and Usage: The word "hosed" originated in the United States as slang. It is believed to have come from the phrase "hose job," which was used to describe a situation in which someone was cheated or tricked. The word "hosed" is commonly used in informal settings to describe a situation that is hopeless or difficult to overcome.

Synonyms: cheated, tricked, swindled, bamboozled, duped

Related Words: those, posed, chose, house, close

Example Sentences:

• After investing all his money into the stock market, he realized he had been hosed by a fraudulent broker.
• She was hosed by her ex-husband in the divorce settlement.
• They were hosed by the weather and had to cancel their outdoor wedding.