Pronunciation: /hɑn/

Definitions of hon

noun a title or term of respect in the Philippines

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cute hon in the park.

A2 The hon was chirping happily in the tree.

B1 The children gathered around to watch the hon fly away.

B2 The hon's colorful feathers caught the sunlight as it flew.

C1 The hon's song filled the forest with a beautiful melody.

C2 The hon's graceful flight was a sight to behold.

interjection used to express surprise, admiration, or approval

Example Sentences

A1 Hon! What a surprise to see you here.

A2 Hon, could you please pass me the salt?

B1 Hon, I can't believe you did that!

B2 Hon, we need to talk about our future plans.

C1 Hon, I must say you've really impressed me with your work.

C2 Hon, I appreciate your dedication to this project.

Examples of hon in a Sentence

formal The honoree received a prestigious award for their contributions to the field.

informal Hey hon, can you pass me the salt?

slang That hon over there is always causing drama.

figurative She's the queen bee, the hon of the group.

Grammatical Forms of hon

past tense

honored

plural

hons

comparative

more hon

superlative

most hon

present tense

honors

future tense

will hon

perfect tense

have honed

continuous tense

is honing

singular

hon

positive degree

hon

infinitive

to hon

gerund

honoring

participle

honored

Origin and Evolution of hon

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'hon' originated as a colloquial abbreviation of the word 'honey' in English.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hon' has evolved from being a term of endearment to a more casual and friendly way of addressing someone, especially in Southern American English dialects.