English word origin

Etymology of hon

Shortened from honey.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A term of endearment; Honey, sweetheart · A friendly term of address.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Shortened from honey.

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Source etymology 2

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intj

Representing a stereotypical French laugh.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

The laugh probably originated as a parody of French singer and actor Maurice Chevalier (1888–1972) who was noted for his strong accent in English, and does not represent a typical French laugh. The stereotype was popularized in Internet memes in the mid-2000s and 2010s.

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Source etymology 3

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intj

; (typically) cheering a sports team, especially a GAA team; exhortation or encouragement come on; congratulations well done, bravo.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of come on with devoicing of /m/. Compare c'mon.

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Source etymology 5

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noun

A trans woman who does not pass; a clocky trans woman.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From the supposedly abundant use of "hon" (honey) as a term of address by older transgender women, presumably as a way to verbally affect a femininity they are otherwise perceived by some to lack (due to not passing well), and is especially associated with the cliché phrase "you look great, hon". Derogatory sense likely came about from users of 4chan's /lgbt/ board mocking the discourse on transgender forum Susan's Place.

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