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hooker

A commonly used slang term for prostitute. The word is used to refer to a woman who recieves payment for sexual pleasures she gives to the man she is employed by. Popular legend has it that the term "hooker" came from the American Civil War. There are many different versions of the legend involving Major General Joseph Hooker. A common one: Originally called "camp followers" prostitutes would follow the camps of the army. It was the job of the commanding general to make sure that these women were kept away from the soldiers camps. However, General Hooker never bothered to do so. They soon became known as "Hooker's other army" because they could be seen throughout the Union camps. Later it was shortened to "hookers." There are more still that tell of men questioning the identity of the ladies and being told "They're Hooker's" as in, belonging to Hooker, but the name stuck. Despite the many stories, this may or may not be true. The term "hooker" was used in print as early as the 1830's (years before Hooker was a public figure, and around 30 years before he was the head of the Army of the Potomac.) He was not a "pimp" in any way, as a select few rumor him to be, and was quite a good officer despite his failures. His name, however, seems to be linked to these women who sell their bodies for money.
"Look at how she's dressed. She looks like a hooker."
by I Love Erik August 20, 2008
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berthroldt hoover

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by ack1ch February 26, 2021
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hooker looker

noun: a rubbernecking "john" driving by and holding up traffic looking for a prostitute
"Hey man, the light is green and this "hooker looker" is holding up traffic!"
by J.L.E. May 24, 2007
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hooker-ology

What you study in order to become a prostitute/hooker. Also an option for prospective strippers.
Jessica has a degree in hooker-ology.
by BLAHpseudonym January 22, 2010
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Hookero

In Dominican spanish, hookero means someone who deals with hookahs:

- someone who works at a hookah establishment and sets up the hookahs
- someone who smokes a lot of hookah and owns their own hookah
I bought my own hookah--I'm a real hookero now!
by PaQueSepas April 2, 2019
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ritual Hoover

Oral sex; fellatio; blow job. The act of using one's mouth to stimulate a guy's penis for the purpose of sexual gratification.
I really can't find much fault with Monica Lewinsky...if I had had a chance to perform the ritual Hoover on the President, I would have done it, if for no other reason than to have an incredible story to tell my grandchildren one day.
by rgcmd April 21, 2009
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Part Time Hooker

Part Time Hooker

A woman who only does prostitution as a part time job.
A guy at the bar said he has sex this part time hooker the "squirts".

Found out the hooker he was talking about was my girl friend.
by $hIti0T July 4, 2014
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