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Term: hoc

Noun:

hoc (plural: hoc or hocs)

Definition: A Vietnamese dish made of stir-fried rice noodles, often served with vegetables, meat, and spices.

Example sentence: I always order a plate of hoc at my favorite Vietnamese restaurant.

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Adjective:

hoc (comparative: more hoc, superlative: most hoc)

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of popular or local beliefs, customs, or traditions.

Example sentence: The festival showcased various hoc dances and music typical of the region.

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Verb:

Transitive:

hoc (third-person singular simple present hocs, present participle hocking, simple past and past participle hocked)

Definition: To pawn or pledge an item as collateral for a loan.

Example sentence: He had to hoc his watch in order to pay for his medical bills.

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Intransitive:

hoc (third-person singular simple present hocs, present participle hocing, simple past and past participle hoced)

Definition: To engage in the act of pawning items.

Example sentence: She was desperate for money, so she started hocing her jewelry.

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