In movies etc, what does it mean when one character refers to or calls another character "hoss"?

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2007-11-24 22:06:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies

A friend, a boss, a loose cannon, someone who thinks they are a tough guy.

2007-11-24 22:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by cookpat.geo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think it's used to refer to the person showing characteristics of the Hoss character in Bananza, a 1960's era TV western.

2007-11-25 06:14:58 · answer #2 · answered by Peggy P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

hoss (plural hosses)

(south/western US slang) a (big) horse
(slang) a well-respected person

2007-11-25 06:18:11 · answer #3 · answered by jameperl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋