How to Pronounce "hocking"

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Definition

Offering something, usually something valuable, as collateral for a loan, typically at a pawn shop. Most commonly, it means to pawn an item for quick cash.

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I'm seriously considering hocking my guitar to cover these bills.

After hocking his bike, he still didn't have enough money.

If you're really desperate, hocking something is always an option.

He is hocking his watch to pay the rent.