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View synonyms for hoosegow
hoosegow
or hoos·gow
[ hoos-gou ]
noun
, Slang.
- a jail.
hoosegow
/ ˈhuːsɡaʊ /
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hoosegow1
C20: from Mexican Spanish jusgado prison, from Spanish: court of justice, from juzgar to judge, from Latin judicāre, from judex a judge ; compare jug
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Example Sentences
It would infuriate the Judge to sentence those buzzards to the hoosegow for life.
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"The boss is in the hoosegow," answered Pete, his voice tragic.
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The next thing I heard, two men we've been keeping an eye on were in the hoosegow, one with a slug in his shoulder.
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It's a long walk down to the hoosegow and I don't want to take you there.
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