holmes
holmes · holmeses
An informal term of address, like man or dudeAn informal term of address, like man or dude.
US/hˈoʊmz/
Meaning
1 senses(no plural, slang)An informal term of address, like man or dude.
Hey, holmes! What's up?
More definitions
- English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965)
- United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)
- United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935)
- a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
Origin
Possibly from homeboy + -s (hypocoristic suffix), with the spelling influenced by SherlockPossibly from homeboy + -s (hypocoristic suffix), with the spelling influenced by Sherlock Holmes.
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Forms
plural: holmesesSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965):Arthur Holmes
- United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894):Oliver Wendell Holmes
- United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935):Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
- a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle:Sherlock Holmes
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedvato