HOOD Meaning and
Definition
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Hood can be defined in various contexts, serving as a noun or adjective with distinct meanings.
As a noun, "hood" refers to the covering or part of a garment that typically extends to cover the head. It is often used to protect against cold weather or as a component of certain types of clothing, such as jackets, sweatshirts, or robes. It can also denote a detachable or adjustable part of a garment that can be put over or removed from the head at will.
Additionally, "hood" can refer to a protective covering or structure in various non-clothing contexts. For example, it can describe the part of a car or machinery that covers or encloses an engine or other components. It can also be used to define a covering or structure that serves a protective or housing purpose, such as a chimney hood or a range hood in a kitchen.
Furthermore, "hood" is often used informally as an abbreviation for "neighborhood." In this sense, it refers to a specific district or locality within a city or town, characterized by its particular community, atmosphere, or culture. The term is often used to describe areas with shared ethnic, social, or economic characteristics. It can also be employed in a figurative sense to refer to a person's specific upbringing, environment, or background.
As an adjective, "hood" can describe something that is related to, resembling, or characteristic of a hood. It can be used to define a particular style of clothing, such as a hooded sweater or hooded coat. It can also be employed more metaphorically to describe a person's behavior, indicating attitudes or actions displaying a tough or street-smart demeanor, often associated with urban environments or disadvantaged communities.
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• A covering for the head and shoulders, attached to a cloak or a monk's frock at the back of the collar; a covering drawn upon the head and wrapping round it, leaving the face only exposed; a covering for a hawk's head; an ornamental fold which hangs down the back of a graduate to mark his degree; in bot., a concave petal resembling a monk's hood.
• To dress or cover with a hood.
• A common postfix, denoting quality, state, condition, character, as manhood, priesthood.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of HOOD
The word "hood" originated from the Old English word "hōd", which was a general term for a flexible covering or garment worn on the head. The term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "hodaz" and is also related to various Germanic and Scandinavian words, such as the Old High German "huot" and Old Norse "hóð". Over time, the term "hood" expanded to refer not just to a head covering but also to a part of certain garments, such as the detachable hood on a cloak or the cap-like formation on the back of a jacket. It further developed to denote a specific type of head covering, typically used to conceal one's identity, worn by monks, executioners, and later by individuals engaged in criminal activities.
Idioms with the word HOOD
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look under the hood
The idiom "look under the hood" typically means to investigate or examine something in detail to understand its inner workings or underlying mechanisms. It originated from the literal act of opening the hood of a car to inspect its engine, suggesting a deeper investigation beyond what is visible at the surface.
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hood rat
The term "hood rat" is an offensive and derogatory slang expression used to describe a promiscuous or sexually active person, typically a woman, who is perceived to be from a lower socio-economic background and living in an urban or disadvantaged neighborhood. This term is highly disrespectful and should be avoided in polite conversation.
Similar spelling words for HOOD
- hook,
- hoda,
- howdy,
- good,
- hod,
- howdah,
- hoof,
- hout,
- wood,
- Hoyt,
- hoth,
- hoot,
- Hoed,
- HOTT,
- mood,
- 'hood,
- food,
- hot,
- houde,
- hoop,
- hoodoo,
- -hood,
- hold,
- hodo,
- houdah.
Conjugate verb Hood
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