HiHos
Definitions
n. The High Holy Days; Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
n. The Days of Awe, the first ten days of the Jewish year.
Example Sentences
"I'm going to be out of town for the HiHos this year."
"The rabbi is working herself to death preparing for the HiHos."
Languages of Origin
- English
Etymology
Abbreviation of High Holy Days
- Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
- Younger: Jews in their 30s or younger
- Organizations: People involved in a professional or volunteer capacity with Jewish nonprofit organizations
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Alternative Spellings
hihos
Notes
Primarily used in casual conversation by younger Jews who are involved with non-Orthodox branches of Judaism.
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