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hooman

(slang, humorous) A human being.

ˈhuː.mənDocumented since 2010s2010sGen ZCurrent167 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~2010 · 1 year of recorded use
2010Born2026: 5 citationsToday, 2026

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(slang, humorous) A human being.

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  • “"You have slighted me for the last time, hooman." This cat.”

  • “Happy trails, Indy. Enjoy your endless treats, tireless runs and soft beds. Look for my Artie, he'll show you the ropes and where to wait for your hooman when that time comes. 💙”

  • “That time hooman was so tired she put my harness on Emory.”

Origin: A respelling of human. In science fiction, seemingly popularized by the speech pattern of the Ferengi in the Star Trek franchise. The slang sense was popularized in the 2010s and is used chiefly in DoggoLingo. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “"You have slighted me for the last time, hooman." This cat.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Happy trails, Indy. Enjoy your endless treats, tireless runs and soft beds. Look for my Artie, he'll show you the ropes and where to wait for your hooman when that time comes. 💙”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “That time hooman was so tired she put my harness on Emory.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I actually got my first gift at Easter (a dumb bunny blanket) but hooman has to start picking up the slack come May”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Wye hooman talkinks bowt “onyun ninjas” agin? Missinks dis Charlie, bootiful tribyoot in da hims spot.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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