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Definitions for Hoover

[1] to clean with a vacuum cleaner.
[2] Herbert (Clark), 1874–1964, 31st president of the U.S. 1929–33.
[3] J(ohn) Edgar, 1895–1972, U.S. government official: director of the FBI 1924–72.
[4] Lou Henry, 1874–1944, U.S. First Lady 1929–33 (wife of Herbert Hoover).
[5] a town in N central Alabama.
[6] trademark a type of vacuum cleaner
[7] to vacuum-clean (a carpet, furniture, etc)
[8] (tr often foll by up ) to consume or dispose of (something) quickly and completely he hoovered up his grilled fish
[9] Herbert (Clark ). 1874–1964, US statesman; 31st president of the US (1929–33). He organized relief for Europe during and after World War I, but as president he lost favour after his failure to alleviate the effects of the Depression
[10] J (ohn ) Edgar. 1895–1972, US lawyer: director of the FBI (1924–72). He used new scientific methods to combat crime, including the first fingerprint file

Words related to Hoover

feed, inhale, absorb, ingest, devour, guzzle, swallow, exhaust, ravage, gobble, destroy, eat, mow, gulp, snack, swill, punish, nibble, down, wolf

Words nearby Hoover

hootchinoo, hootchy-kootchy, hootenanny, hooter, hooton, hoover, hoover apron, hoover dam, hoover's sign, hoover, herbert, hoover, j. edgar

Origin of Hoover

First recorded in 1925–30; after the trademark of a vacuum cleaner manufacturer

Synonyms for Hoover

vacuum sweeper