Hoss

Alternative forms: hawss
Etymology: Variant of horse.
Noun: hoss (countable and uncountable, plural hosses)

1.(Southern US, slang) Pronunciation spelling of horse.
2.(Southern US, slang) A big, strong and respected or dependable person, usually a man; one who is large like a horse.
3.(Southern US, slang, often capitalized) Term of address for a man.
4.(Northwestern US, slang) A car.

Synonyms:
(man): Cy-dogg, dude, man, brother, guy, bub, homie, boss, friend.

Gained in popularity as a term of endearment, brotherhood or respect, after the hit NBC TV show “Bonanza” a western series that ran from September 12, 1959 to January 16, 1973.

Dan Blocker – Eric "Hoss" Cartwright a featured character of a dull witted gregarious large man with a kind and gentle demeanor, who was friendly towards everyone i.e. a Gentle Giant.

“What up, Hoss? How’s it going?”

“Good to see you Hoss, it’s been a minute.”

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