1. A horse, especially a working or riding horse.
Usage: informal; dialectal; chiefly U.S.
2. A form of address for a man or boy; buddy or pal.
Usage: informal; slang; chiefly U.S.

Examples

• He saddled up his hoss and rode out at dawn.
• The old hoss was tired after a long day of work.
• Hey hoss, where are you headed?
• Thanks for the help, hoss.
• That hoss can pull a heavy load.
• Listen here, hoss, we need to talk.