Definition of "hoosegow" [hoosegow]

• Slang A jail. (noun)

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• "Watching a bunch of them get carted off to the hoosegow is the best “reconciliation” I can think of. henry Says:"
• ""hoosegow" by some people called "the Dark Riders," and their boss is transporting him to a mysterious installation."
• "Do you love your hobby enough to spend a night in the hoosegow for it?"