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.