Hood: meaning, definitions and examples

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hood

 

[ hʊd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

head covering

A hood is a covering for the head and neck that can be part of a coat or jacket, or a separate piece of clothing. Hoods are often used to protect the head from rain, wind, or cold weather.

Synonyms

capuche, cowl, head covering

Examples of usage

  • The hood of his jacket kept him warm in the cold wind.
  • She pulled up her hood to shield herself from the rain.
  • I always wear a hood when it's raining outside.
Context #2 | Noun

criminal organization

In slang, 'hood' can refer to a neighborhood, especially one known for crime or as the territory of a specific gang or criminal organization.

Synonyms

ghetto, neighborhood, slum

Examples of usage

  • He grew up in the rough part of the hood.
  • The hood is controlled by a notorious gang.
  • The police cracked down on crime in the hood.

Translations

Translations of the word "hood" in other languages:

🇵🇹 capô

🇮🇳 ढक्कन

🇩🇪 Haube

🇮🇩 tudung

🇺🇦 капот

🇵🇱 maska

🇯🇵 フード

🇫🇷 capot

🇪🇸 capó

🇹🇷 kaput

🇰🇷 후드

🇸🇦 غطاء محرك السيارة

🇨🇿 kapota

🇸🇰 kapota

🇨🇳 发动机罩

🇸🇮 pokrov motorja

🇮🇸 húfa

🇰🇿 капот

🇬🇪 კაპოტი

🇦🇿 kapot

🇲🇽 capó

Etymology

The word 'hood' has a long history, dating back to Old English as 'hod'. It originally referred to a protective covering for the head, which evolved into the modern usage of a head covering attached to a garment. The slang usage of 'hood' to refer to a neighborhood with a reputation for crime emerged in American English in the 20th century, particularly associated with urban areas.

See also: hoodlum, hoodwink.

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