Hosed: meaning, definitions and examples

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hosed

 

[ hoʊzd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Hosed is the past tense of hose, which means to spray or wash something using a hose. It can also mean to manage something in a careless or incompetent manner.

Synonyms

doused, sprayed, washed

Examples of usage

  • He hosed down the driveway after the storm.
  • They hosed the garden to keep it green.
  • She hosed off the dirt from the car.
  • The crew hosed the stage after the concert.
  • He hosed the children with water on a hot day.
Context #2 | Adjective

informal

In informal usage, 'hosed' can mean to be in a difficult or unlucky situation. It implies being in trouble or having been cheated.

Synonyms

in trouble, messed up, screwed

Examples of usage

  • I'm hosed if I don't finish this project.
  • We got hosed at the casino last night.
  • He's totally hosed after that bad decision.
  • If we don't leave now, we're hosed in traffic.
  • She felt hosed after missing the deadline.

Translations

Translations of the word "hosed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mangueirado

🇮🇳 नलका

🇩🇪 bestrahlt

🇮🇩 disiram

🇺🇦 поливати

🇵🇱 podlewany

🇯🇵 ホースで水をかけられた

🇫🇷 arrosé

🇪🇸 rociado

🇹🇷 sulanmış

🇰🇷 호스로 물을 뿌린

🇸🇦 مروية

🇨🇿 zavlažovaný

🇸🇰 polievaný

🇨🇳 被喷洒

🇸🇮 poškropljen

🇮🇸 súldur

🇰🇿 суарылған

🇬🇪 სასუქებელი

🇦🇿 suvarılmış

🇲🇽 rociado

Word origin

The word 'hose' comes from the Old English word 'hosa', meaning a 'garment' or 'covering'. Over time, this term evolved to refer specifically to flexible tubes used for conveying water. The verb form, 'to hose down', emerged in the 19th century as a result of advancements in gardening and firefighting equipment using hoses to direct water. The informal usage of 'hosed' to mean being in trouble likely developed during the late 20th century, reflecting the notion of being subjected to a powerful or uncontrollable force, much like being sprayed with water from a hose. This duality in meaning highlights the flexibility and evolution of language as it adapts to new contexts and societal changes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,175, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.