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hugo

Pronunciation: [hjuːɡoʊ]

Word

Learn how to use hugo in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) A 'Hugo' is a character from a popular video game series where Hugo is a little troll or creature that goes on adventures. Players control Hugo as he explores and solves puzzles.

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Hugo saved the day by finding the treasure in the game.

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In the last level, Hugo couldn't find any helpful items.

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Have you ever played a game where Hugo is the main character?

Context: “literature”

(noun) Hugo can also refer to Victor Hugo, a famous author from France. He wrote classic books like 'Les Misérables' and 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame'.

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Victor Hugo is known for his powerful stories about love and justice.

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Many people don't enjoy Victor Hugo's writing because it's really long and hard to read.

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What do you think about Victor Hugo's writing style?

Context: “sports”

(verb) In informal settings, to 'hugo' can mean to make a big effort to win in a competition or game, often by trying really hard or pushing your limits.

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She really hugoed during the final minutes of the game and scored the winning goal.

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He didn't hugo enough in practice, so he lost the match.

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Did you hugo your hardest in the basketball game yesterday?

How to pronounce hugo

Pronunciation: [hjuːɡoʊ]

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