HOKES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word HOKES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HOKES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Hoke

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

early 20th century: back-formation from hokum

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: həʊk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of an actor) act (a part) in an insincere, sentimental, or melodramatic manner

Short Definition:

act part in insincere, sentimental, or melodramatic manner

Examples:
  • just try it straight—don't hoke it up

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