Definition of Hobson-Jobson

1. Noun. A word or phrase borrowed by one language from another and modified in pronunciation to fit the set of sounds the borrowing language typically uses. ¹

2. Noun. A word or phrase borrowed by one language from another and modified in pronunciation to fit the set of sounds and the spelling the borrowing language typically uses. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hobson-Jobson

Hobbis
Hobbism
Hobbist
Hobbists
Hobbs
Hobbsian
Hobby
Hoblyn
Hoboken
Hoboken's gemmules
Hoboken's nodules
Hoboken's valves
Hobson
Hobson's choice
Hobson's choices
Hobson-Jobson (current term)
Hobson-Jobsons
Hocclevean
Hocclevian
Hoche's bundle
Hoche's tract
Hochinma
Hockday
Hocktide
Hodder
Hoddle
Hodeida
Hoder
Hodge
Hodge's pessary

Other Resources:

Search for Hobson-Jobson on Dictionary.com!Search for Hobson-Jobson on Thesaurus.com!Search for Hobson-Jobson on Google!Search for Hobson-Jobson on Wikipedia!

Search