Pronunciation Noun
- (used only to address someone) honey, sweetheart (used as a term of endearment)
- (Irish, slang); (typically) cheering a sports team, especially a GAA team; exhortation or encouragement come on; congratulations well done, bravo
- 2013 September 9, Rosita Boland "Feelings of relief and anti-climax in Ennis car park" ↗ The Irish Times
- “Hon the Banner!” is the single-minded mantra being roared everywhere else.
- 2016 August 17, Jennifer Dollard [https://www.todayfm.com/AV-Undercover:-Steve-N-Seagulls-cover-Beastie-Boys-Sabotage "Seagulls cover Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage'"] Today FM:
- We're not normally impressed by this kind of stuff but h'on the lads! This is pretty good.
- 2017 March 16, Amy O'Connor "GQ did a swanky photoshoot in loads of Dublin pubs with the star of Beauty and the Beast" ↗ Daily Edge:
- To coincide with the film’s release, GQ recently enlisted the actor to take part in a photoshoot in some of Dublin’s most beloved pubs. ... Hon Dublin!
- 2017 April 7, Johnny Watterson, John O'Sullivan, "Liveblog: US Masters: Day One" ↗ The Irish Times:
- 22:23 BIRDIE: Lowry (-2) can't find the bottom of the cup with his eagle putt but taps in for birdie. Hon the Offalyman. He's one behind the leaders, McGirt and Hoffman
- 2013 September 9, Rosita Boland "Feelings of relief and anti-climax in Ennis car park" ↗ The Irish Times
Hon
Adjective
hon
- (British, politics) Honourable (in the titles of Members of Parliament)
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