The difference between Hood and Nabe

When used as nouns, hood means a covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak, whereas nabe means neighborhood.


Hood is also verb with the meaning: to cover something with a hood.

Hood is also adjective with the meaning: relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects.

check bellow for the other definitions of Hood and Nabe

  1. Hood as a noun:

    A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.

  2. Hood as a noun:

    A distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree.

  3. Hood as a noun:

    An enclosure that protects something, especially from above.

  4. Hood as a noun (automotive):

    A soft top of a convertible car or carriage.

  5. Hood as a noun (US, automotive):

    The hinged cover over the engine of a motor vehicle: known as a bonnet in other countries.

  6. Hood as a noun:

    A metal covering that leads to a vent to suck away smoke or fumes.

  1. Hood as a verb:

    To cover something with a hood.

  1. Hood as a noun (slang):

    gangster, thug.

  1. Hood as an adjective:

    Relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects; especially people's attachment to and love for their neighborhoods.

  1. Hood as a noun (slang):

    neighborhood.

    Examples:

    "What’s goin’ down in the hood?"

  1. Hood as a noun (UK):

    person wearing a hoodie.

  1. Nabe as a noun:

    Neighborhood.

  2. Nabe as a noun (frequently, _, plural):

    Neighborhood theater, neighborhood cinema.

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