hon

hon [huhn] ExamplesWord Origin noun Informal.

Origin of hon First recorded in 1905–10; shortened form of honey hon.

Hon.

Examples from the Web for hon Contemporary Examples of hon

One almost expects him to start addressing voters as “hon” or announce that his favorite beer is Natty Boh.

Ben Jacobs

October 30, 2013

Historical Examples of hon

Tarian a gymmerai Arthur ar ei Ysgwydd, yr hon a elwid Prydwen.

Aneurin

“Steady, hon,” he said, as soon as he could lift her tear-streaked face from his shoulder.

Edward Elmer Smith

Gabel gwi blow his hon an sinners better be a-moanin an a-prayin.

Myrta Lockett Avary

For the first time in forty years, hon, I haven’t got the shakes—look at me!

Kurt Vonnegut

“Sure I’m glad to see you, hon,” she said, trying to look past him at the speaker.

Horace Leonard Gold

British Dictionary definitions for hon hon. abbreviation for

Hon. abbreviation for

Word Origin and History for hon

1721 as short for honorable; 1906 as short for honey in the affectionate sense.