Hoser

Hoser

((Hoser is both a slang term and a stereotype, originating from and used primarily in Canada.^[1]

Like the very similar term hosehead, it originally referred to farmers of the Canadian prairies, who would siphon gas from farming vehicles with a hose during the Great Depression of the 1930s. The expression has since been converted to the verb 'to hose' as in to trick, deceive, or steal - for example: "That card-shark sure hosed me." Hosed has an additional meaning of becoming drunk - for example: "Let's go out and get hosed."

The term "hoser" refers to an era in hockey before the ice resurfacing machine came into use. The losing team had to hose off the ice. The term "hoser" can then be construed to mean loser.

Another possibility is that it might be related to the term hoosier.))

MC pointed out there appeared to be a similar name called hoser in the Canadian pop culture to Hoosier. And, he’s correct there does seem to be a loose connection to the two words.

From the Urban Dictionary,

Used as a negative, it basically means "idiot." When used positively, it's a phrase of light endearment.

Now, the reason I say there might be a connection is because of the Anglo-Saxon roots of the word ‘Hoo’. Then, there is the old use of calling poor farmers ‘hosehead’.

While there might not be a direct connection, they are similar basic roots.

I love looking this type of thing up.