The origin of this word is from the hit NBC TV show Bonanza a western series that ran from September 12, 1959 to
January 16, 1973.
Dan Blocker – Eric "Hoss"
Cartwright was a featured character and his demeanor and attitude was a kind and gentle soul for a really big guy. So now it has been used as a term of endearment of Brotherhood or Respect to a fellow person weather they are familiar with the person or not.
1. Clerk - "Hey how's it goin?"
Customer *friendly what's up head gesture* - "I'm doin' alright Hoss, How you been?"
2. Sibling - "Hey Hoss can you grab me another soda? Since you're heading back to the kitchen?"
3.
Pauly Shore - "He's gonna need a lot of food stamps ... Eh there Hoss?!" *hocks a
loogey sound* {
Son-In-Law}
