Definition of hoosegow

hoosegow

noun

jail. From the Spanish "juzgado".
They threw John in the hoosegow for a few days.

Citation from "Give It Away" (1991 song) by Red Hot Chili Peppers censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
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Last edited on Nov 28 2015. Submitted by Alan B. from Haymarket, VA, USA on Jan 27 2006.

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