Hochait (en. Nodded)
/oʃɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To express great joy or excitement.
The children hochait with joy during the party.
Les enfants hochait de joie lors de la fête.
To celebrate something noisily.
They hochait around the table raising their glasses.
Ils hochait autour de la table en levant leurs verres.
To make noise to attract attention during a party.
She hochait while singing popular songs.
Elle hochait en chantant des chansons populaires.
Etymology
The word 'hochait' derives from a mix of old French terms used to describe collective enthusiasm.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hochait together
Celebrating in a group.
hochait ensemble
hochait enthusiastically
Expressing vivid joy.
hochait avec enthousiasme
Related Words
exclamation
A shout or a word expressing strong emotion.
exclamation
party
A festive gathering to celebrate something.
fête
joy
A state of happiness or satisfaction.
joie
Slang Meanings
To get excited
They were already hochait before the concert even started.
Ils hochait déjà avant même que le concert commence.
To set the mood
This song is really going to hochait the whole room.
Cette chanson va vraiment hochait toute la salle.