HORSE-SENSE A degree of wisdom that keeps one from betting on the
races.

HOSE Man's excuse for wetting the walk.

HOSIERY Woman's excuse for walking in the wet.

HOTEL A place where a guest often gives up good dollars for poor
quarters.

HOUSECLEANING A domestic upheaval that makes it easy for the
government to enlist all the soldiers it needs.

HUG A roundabout way of expressing affection.

HUMOR An outbreak, either of skin or brains frequently branded as
Rash.

HUNGER Ability to eat in a Night Lunch Cart.

HUSBAND The next thing to a wife. From Eng. hussy, woman, and
bond, tie. Tied to a woman.

HYDRANT From Grk. hudros, water, and Eng. ante, to give up.
Something that gives up water. (A good synonym for Dipsomaniac).

HYPOCRITE A horse dealer. From Grk. hippos, horse, and kroteo, to
beat. One who beats you on a horse trade.