How to Pronounce "hocked"
word
ˈhɑk
HAHKT
hˈɒkt
HOKT
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑk
British English
hˈɒkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAHKT
UK
HOKT
Listen in Context
He hocked his guitar to pay the rent.
She hocked her ring when she needed emergency money.
My uncle hocked his old watch last year.
We were so broke, I hocked my phone just to buy groceries.