hoser
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
One that hoses, i.e. hurts someone badly.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
All three of these are blue-hosers. Every color in Magic has cards specifically designed to hurt it. Against many of the hosers, you can't really do much; the best strategy is simply not to rely too much on a single color.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person (especially a farmer) who siphons gasoline out of a vehicle or piece of equipment.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A person who hoses down a lake after a game of ice hockey, to return it to a smooth state.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hoser” mean?
One that hoses, i.e. hurts someone badly.
Is “hoser” formal or informal?
hoser is generally slang.