A British English term for the cooker rings on a gas/electric stove top. It is "hot spot" of the stove. Most Americans would refer to this area of the stove as the "eye" of the stove or simply the burner.
Place a pot of water on the HOB and bring to a boil.
The male version of the now popular WaG (Wife and Girlfriend). Can be used for different occasions including when feminists want an equal phrase for the male population.
Louis Walsh: Hey did you hear Sharon beats up her HoB?
Simon Cowell: Who? Do you mean Ozzy?
Louis Walsh: Yeah thats the one, Sharon is a HoB Beater!
Simon Cowell: Poor Ozzy...
Stands for 'Hair On Back' as stated in Californication (S03E01) by Karen (Hank Moody's wife). She was describing an ugly man she allegedly had a date with.