hon

A word you use when speaking to someone you love.

• Good morning, hon.
• Hon, could you give me a hug?
• I love you, hon.

Similar words: honey, darling, sweetheart

Common phrases: thanks hon, hey hon

A friendly word used when speaking to someone, even if you do not know them well.

• Here is your coffee, hon.
• Thanks, hon, that was kind of you.
• The waitress asked, “Anything else, hon?”

Similar words: dear, honey

Common phrases: thanks hon, here hon

A written laughing sound used to imitate a French person in jokes.

• The cartoon chef laughed, “Hon, hon, hon!”
• “Hon, hon!” he said, imitating a French laugh.
• She added “hon, hon” to the comic character’s speech.

Similar words: ha

Common phrases: hon hon, hon hon hon

A shout used to encourage a player or team, or praise a good performance.

• “Hon!” shouted the fans as their team attacked.
• “Hon the lads!” rang out from the crowd.
• “Hon, Paddy!” she called after his brilliant score.

Similar words: come on, bravo

Common phrases: hon the lads, hon someone