Hosed Meaning in English
word · lemma: hose
Definition
Literally, 'hosed' means sprayed or cleaned with a hose. Informally, especially in North American English, it means to be in serious trouble or badly affected by something.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, 'hosed' is the past tense of 'hose' (to spray). The slang meaning ('in trouble' or 'ruined') is informal and mainly in North America. In slang, it's often used after something goes wrong: 'We're hosed.' Not used in formal writing. Don't confuse with 'host'.
Example Sentences
He hosed the garden in the afternoon.
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The firemen hosed the burning car.
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The sidewalk was hosed clean this morning.
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If we miss the last train, we’re totally hosed.
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My computer crashed and now I’m hosed for my project deadline.
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We forgot to book a hotel, so we’re kinda hosed tonight.
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