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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.- See more words with the same meaning: jail (related to).
- See more words with the same meaning: terms with foreign origin (list of).
Last edited on Nov 28 2015. Submitted by Alan B. from Haymarket, VA, USA on Jan 27 2006.
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Other terms relating to 'jail (related to)': | |
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Definitions include: humorous past participle of "think." |
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