Synonyms for

Hock

Verb / hɑ:k / Another word for hock — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to pawn or sell something

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. I had to hock my guitar to pay for rent this month.
  2. Don't hock anything without thinking it through first.
  3. He hocked his wedding ring to buy her a birthday present.
  4. I can't believe she hocked her car for a new pair of shoes.
  5. He had to hock his TV to pay for his medical bills.

Quotes

  • I'm going to have to hock my watch to get the money for this.
  • I've never had to hock anything before, but times are tough.
  • She hocked her grandmother's jewelry to pay for her gambling addiction.

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