Hokis - Armenian slang?

February 3, 2013 11:16 AM

Trying to find out more about what the word Hokis, which seems to be a slang term, means in Armenian. Not very googlable, or not for me. Any help would be much appreciated.
posted by jitterbug perfume to Writing & Language (5 answers total)

Best answer: "My soul", "my beloved"
posted by OsoMeaty at 11:28 AM on February 3, 2013

Best answer: It's usually a term of endearment
posted by OsoMeaty at 11:30 AM on February 3, 2013

Best answer: The base form of the noun is hoki or hogi (depending on dialect) 'soul, spirit.'
posted by languagehat at 11:37 AM on February 3, 2013

Best answer: "At this recent function, the speaker said the most important aspect of the Armenian identity is the 'hoki,' or soul."
posted by languagehat at 11:38 AM on February 3, 2013 [1 favorite]

Best answer: It means both soul and my love.
I can't believe I missed an Armenian language question on AskMe. #failing
posted by k8t at 6:42 PM on February 3, 2013 [1 favorite]