Definitions by Hooplehead The Third

hoople head 

A drunkard, likely an old variant of "hop-head". Re comments about Deadwood: remember the character of Al Swearingen is described as a Limey, so this is quite possibly a usage he brought with him from England.

Give those hoople heads some drinks to calm them down. (qv)

hoople head by Hooplehead The Third May 4, 2009