Correct spelling for the English word "hobe" is [hˈə͡ʊb], [hˈəʊb], [h_ˈəʊ_b] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The word "hobe" is derived from Middle English "hob" or "hobbe", which originally referred to a malevolent household spirit or hobgoblin in English folklore. The term is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hobbe" or "hode", meaning "elf" or "sprite". Over time, the term "hobbe" expanded its meaning to include a mischievous or playful spirit. Today, the word "hobe" is less commonly used but can still refer to a mischievous or playful person.