Etymology Shortened from honey. The transgender slang sense derives from the supposedly abundant use of "hon" as a term of address by older transgender women, presumably as a way to verbally affect a femininity they are otherwise perceived by some to lack (due to not passing well), and is especially associated with the cliché phrase "you look great, hon". Derogatory sense likely came about from users of 4chan's /lgbt/ board mocking the discourse on transgender forum Susan's Place.
Derogatory, Offensive A trans woman who does not pass; a clocky trans woman.
4chan /lgbt/ slang
This youngshit mogs me: I'm such a hon.
If you didn't experience that you'll end up one of those ugly SJW programmer transbian hons with dyed hair sucking each other's dicks while acting like men in every way possible.2015 October 18, anonymous author, 4chan, /lgbt/:
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[cw anti-trans slurs] I get that they're rarer than 'trap' (being used to describe trans women as intentional deceivers) but I'd like it if people could be equally hostile to the terms 'brick' and 'hon' honestly / it's all transmisic garbage[2018 June 10, @addamschloe, Twitter, archived from the original on 07 May 2022:
'brick' refers to a trans woman who doesn't 'pass', 'hon' refers to a trans woman who doesn't pass and also is nice to other trans women who don't pass, particularly used against older trans women[2018 July 10, @addamschloe, Twitter, archived from the original on 05 Jun 2021:
On /tttt/, a major piece of jargon is "hon," a slur used by trans women for other trans women.2018 August 17, Natalie Wynn, 24:45 from the start, in Incels, ContraPoints:
It [the word "hon"] comes from the cliché, "You look great, hon," which is often used by older transitioners who do not "pass."2019 April 16, Andrea James, “Transgender slang, slurs, and controversial words”, in Transgender Map, archived from the original on 08 Apr 2023:
Etymology The laugh probably originated as a parody of French singer and actor Maurice Chevalier (1888–1972) who was noted for his strong accent in English, and does not represent a typical French laugh. The stereotype was popularized in Internet memes in the mid-2000s and 2010s.
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Humorous Representing a stereotypical French laugh.
Hon hon hon, oui oui baguette!
She's right! We all talk like Maurice Chevalier! Hon hon hon!1981 June 12, History of the World, Part I, Mel Brooks (actor):
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What cinephiles have missed most this spring are the cries of "hon hon hon!" — the bitchy sound of French laughter — bellowing from the Côte d'Azur.2020 May 28, “The sex scandals, walkouts and boos of Cannes Film Festival”, in New York Post, New York, N.Y.: News Corp, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 18 Aug 2022:
[Ridley] Scott once said that forcing French accents on the stars of "The Last Duel" would have been "a disaster," but on that count, I beg to differ. Imagine Ben Affleck winding up to crucial lines with a snooty "a-hon-hon-hon!" Now that you have, you won't want to go without.2023 August 18, Kyle Buchanan, “Uma Thurman's 'Red, White & Royal Blue' Accent Is One to Savor”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 22 Sep 2023:
Etymology Clipping of come on with devoicing of /m/. Compare c'mon.
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Ireland, Slang ; (typically) cheering a sports team, especially a GAA team; exhortation or encouragement come on; congratulations well done, bravo.
“Hon the Banner!” is the single-minded mantra being roared everywhere else.2013 September 9, Rosita Boland, “Feelings of relief and anti-climax in Ennis car park”, in The Irish Times:
We're not normally impressed by this kind of stuff but h'on the lads! This is pretty good.2016 August 17, Jennifer Dollard "Seagulls cover Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage'" Today FM
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To coincide with the film’s release, GQ recently enlisted the actor to take part in a photoshoot in some of Dublin’s most beloved pubs. ... Hon Dublin!2017 March 16, Amy O'Connor, “GQ did a swanky photoshoot in loads of Dublin pubs with the star of Beauty and the Beast”, in Daily Edge:
22:23 BIRDIE: Lowry (-2) can't find the bottom of the cup with his eagle putt but taps in for birdie. Hon the Offalyman. He's one behind the leaders, McGirt and Hoffman2017 April 7, Johnny Watterson, John O'Sullivan, “Liveblog: US Masters: Day One”, in The Irish Times: