hoser

[ hoh-zer ]

noun

, Canadian Slang.

1. a person who is considered unintelligent or uncouth, especially a beer-drinking man.

hoser

/ ˈhəʊzə /

noun

1. slang.
   a person who swindles or deceives others
2. slang.
   an unsophisticated, esp rural, person

Example Sentences

Hoser warned that snakes could be dangerous, and not to deal with them without professional help.

From The Guardian

Raymond Hoser, a snake catcher in Melbourne, warns that people will be crossing more snakes in the coming weeks.

From The Guardian

In fact: refer to anyone and everyone you meet as a hoser.

From The Guardian

And, by the way, while you might think “hoser” is an insult – referring to the stereotype of a beer-swilling, proudly uncultivated Canadian – it’s actually a term of endearment.

From The Guardian

McConkey was also charged with making criminal threats, and Hoser was also individually charged with preventing or dissuading a witness or victim from reporting a crime, the newspaper reported.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• con man
• crook
• hustler
• swindler