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Hock Definition & Meaning

hock
noun
  1. any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage)
  2. tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle
verb
  1. leave as a guarantee in return for money; "pawn your grandfather's gold watch"
  2. disable by cutting the hock

"Hock" in song lyrics

See how hock is used in real songs:

  • "Just to get those beats out of hock"
    LMNO — Lift Up
  • "Taking no prisoners, and I say baby I'm with this on hock"
    Penthouse Players Clique — U Can't Check Me
  • "the hock"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does hock mean?
any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage) tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle leave as a guarantee in return for money; "pawn your grandfather's gold watch" disable by cutting the hock
What part of speech is hock?
Hock is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does hock have?
Hock has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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