boho

[ boh-hoh ]

/ ˈboʊ hoʊ /

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noun, plural bo·hos.

bohemian (def. 2): a mecca for bohos and arty types.

adjective

bohemian (def. 6): boho fashion trends.

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Origin of boho

By shortening and alteration

Words nearby boho

Bohlen, Böhm, Böhme, Böhmerwald, Böhm flute, boho, Bohol, Bohr, Bohr atom, bohrium, Bohr magneton

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How to use boho in a sentence

The quintessential boho college town, Ithaca is home to Cornell University, Ithaca College, and all of the bars and lively restaurants that go along with them, plus lots of international cuisines.
An Eater’s Guide to the Finger Lakes|Taylor Tobin|October 22, 2021|Eater
They came onto the scene in 2004, on the feet of boho-chic English style icons Sienna Miller and Kate Moss.
Have Ugg Boots Made a Tepid Return to Fashion?|Misty White Sidell|February 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Surely no Republican was ever so sacred in the pages of the country's best-known boho leftist paper.
Why Clint Eastwood Is Ridiculously Overrated|Allen Barra|February 23, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Having devolved to Johns vs. Rauschenberg, these two struggling boho talents wound up slumdog millionaires.
The Art of Gay Cool|Brad Gooch|February 7, 2009|DAILY BEAST

And as gay life has moved from boho elitism to near bourgeoisie respectability—who cares more about marriage and religion?
The Art of Gay Cool|Brad Gooch|February 7, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Boho Boris (silly Barbara) was known through the whole district.
Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War|Mr Jkai
Boho Biri being constantly with the Countess, had the full benefit of her eccentricities.
Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War|Mr Jkai

British Dictionary definitions for boho

boho

/ (ˈbəʊhəʊ) /

noun, adjective plural -hos

informal short for Bohemian (def. 2), Bohemian (def. 5)

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