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Topic: Culture

honourer

IPA: /ˈɒnərər/

KK: /ˈɒnərər/

noun

Definition: A person who honors or shows respect to someone or something.

Example: The honourer presented a medal to the hero for his bravery.

hoodlumism

IPA: /ˈhʊd.lʊ.mɪz.əm/

KK: /ˈhʊd.lʊ.mɪz.əm/

noun

Definition: Actions or behavior that are typical of a troublemaker or delinquent, often involving criminal or disruptive activities.

Example: The rise in hoodlumism in the neighborhood has caused concern among residents.

hoodoo

IPA: /ˈhʊdu/

KK: /ˈhʊdu/

noun

Definition: A type of folk magic or superstition, often associated with healing and control, particularly in African American traditions. It can also refer to a person who practices this magic or to bad luck itself.

Example: Many people believe that hoodoo can bring good fortune or protect them from harm.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring misfortune or bad luck to someone, often through magical practices or charms.

Example: She believed that the old woman could hoodoo her enemies with a curse.

hoodooism

IPA: /hʊˈduːɪzəm/

KK: /hʊˈduːɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A type of religion that combines elements of African traditions and beliefs, often involving magic and the worship of spirits, primarily practiced in the Caribbean, especially in Haiti.

Example: Hoodooism is often misunderstood, but it is a rich spiritual tradition with deep cultural roots.

hoodwinker

IPA: /ˈhʊdˌwɪŋkər/

KK: /ˈhʊdˌwɪŋkər/

noun

Definition: A person who deceives or tricks others, often by misleading them.

Example: The con artist was a skilled hoodwinker, always finding ways to trick his victims.

hooka

IPA: /ˈhuːkə/

KK: /hʊkə/

noun

Definition: A type of water pipe used for smoking flavored tobacco, often seen in social settings.

Example: They gathered around the hooka to enjoy the flavored smoke together.

hookah

IPA: /ˈhʊkə/

KK: /ˈhʊkə/

noun

Definition: A type of pipe used for smoking, which has a long tube that passes through water to cool the smoke before it is inhaled.

Example: They gathered around the hookah to enjoy flavored tobacco together.

hooligan

IPA: /ˈhuːlɪɡən/

KK: /ˈhulɪgən/

noun

Definition: A young person who behaves in a violent or aggressive way, often causing trouble in public places.

Example: The hooligans caused chaos at the football match, fighting with rival fans.

hooliganism

IPA: /ˈhuːlɪɡənɪzəm/

KK: /ˈhulɪgənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: Unruly and aggressive behavior often associated with troublemakers, especially in public places or during events like sports.

Example: The football match was marred by incidents of hooliganism, leading to several arrests.

hopak

IPA: /həˈpɑk/

KK: /həˈpäk/

noun

Definition: A traditional dance from Ukraine that is performed in a lively manner, usually in 2/4 time, often characterized by energetic movements and jumps.

Example: The dancers performed the hopak at the cultural festival, showcasing their vibrant costumes and skillful moves.

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