Hocked Meaning in English
word · lemma: hock
التعريف
To have given something valuable, like jewelry or electronics, to a pawn shop as a guarantee for a loan. If you "hocked" something, you temporarily gave it up for cash and may get it back if you repay the loan.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Mostly informal and common in American English. Used mainly for physical items pawned for cash. Not related to 'hack' (computer), or 'hawk' (bird/sell). 'Hocked' is the past tense of 'hock'. Often heard in phrases like 'He hocked his watch.'
جمل نموذجية
He hocked his guitar to pay the rent.
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She hocked her ring when she needed emergency money.
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My uncle hocked his old watch last year.
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We were so broke, I hocked my phone just to buy groceries.
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Don't worry, I only hocked it temporarily—I'll get it back next week.
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If you've ever hocked something, you know how stressful it can be.
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