hori

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Meaning · English

A Māori.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I'm a typical hori after all, made to work on the chain, or be a factory hand, not try for high places.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hori” mean?

A Māori.

Is “hori” formal or informal?

hori is generally derogatory, slang.