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  • proper noun informal Any mayor

Etymologies

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From his honor.

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  • ?!

    March 5, 2008

  • New York tabloid-speak for "his honor," aka the mayor.

    March 5, 2008

  • eugh, thank you!

    March 5, 2008

  • In Chicago, many refer to Richard J. Daley as hizzoner, and the title appears to be used in several other places.

    March 5, 2008

  • Shortened form of "his honor". Largely informal (or ironic), can be used for any person holding the title of mayor or similar.

    March 20, 2012