present participle of hood

The expansion of the neck of an elapid called hood.

A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak. / A distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree.

To cover something with a hood.

(slang) Gangster, thug.

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

(African-American Vernacular, slang) Neighborhood.

(UK) Person wearing a hoodie.

brotherhood

Alternative form of hood, neighborhood