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Huh. I was gonna answer you that you were incorrect, hooch is slang only for booze, liquor. But you got the jump on me, as somebody once said somewhere [I've been answering slang questions all night]. You are correct. I am wrong. On the other hand, I do have your answer. It comes from the Viet Nam War and is also sometimes spelled hootch. It means a simple hut or small homely house, either civilian or military.
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What does root home mean?
The root word 'home' means 'habitual dwelling place' or 'place of origin'.
Root of the word home?
The root of the word "home" is believed to originate from the Old English word "ham" or "hām," which referred to a village or estate. Over time, the term evolved to represent the concept of a permanent residence or dwelling place.
What is the origin of the word harping?
The word "harping" originated from the Old English word "hearpan," which referred to playing the harp or a similar stringed instrument. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the act of persistently talking about or dwelling on a topic, similar to the repetitive nature of playing a harp.
What is a term for words that share the same origin?
Cognates.
What term refers to the study of the origin of words?
Etymology is the study of the origin and history of words, including their form and meaning.
What is a hooch tent?
"Hooch" is the term for a temporary or improvised tent. Calling a tent a "hooch" implies that it's small and poorly made.
What is the origin of the word 'hooch' for illegal liquor?
Hooch is a shortened version of Hoochinoo. Hoochinoo was a cheap whiskey that was a favorite of the miners during the Klondike rush of 1898. It was distilled by the Alaskan natives.
The origin of the word igloo?
It is an Eskimo word meaning House or Dwelling
Is hooch a slang word for marijuana?
No, "hooch" is slang for alcohol.
What is Madame Hooch's first name?
Her full name is Rolanda Hooch.
How old is hooch in turner and hooch?
hocch died at the age of 12
What was a hooch?
The meaning of "Hooch" depends upon what context the word is used such as Hooch may mean some kind of alcohol related beverage or Hooch can mean a tent or thatched hut in a military context .
What is the term used for animal living on a tree?
The term for a tree dwelling animal is 'arboreal'.
What term refers to the tent-dwelling nomads who live in the deserts of Jordan?
the term for that is Bedouin
When did Gerrit de Hooch die?
Gerrit de Hooch died in 1679.
What has the author Michael Sherbinin written?
Michael Sherbinin has written: 'The Galicians dwelling in Canada and their origin' -- subject(s): Origin, Ethnology, Ukrainians, Civilization
What was hooch's real name?
Assuming the question is relating to the 1989 Tom Hanks film: Turner & Hooch, Hooch's (a French Mastiff) real name was Beasley.
