Soho

Part of speech: noun, interjection

Definitions

1. A historic neighborhood in the West End of London known for its entertainment venues and cultural institutions ; a vibrant area in Manhattan south of Houston Street famous for its artistic community and galleries
2. A district in central London's entertainment quarter with a long history as a cultural and theatrical hub ; an artist-dominated neighborhood in lower Manhattan renowned for contemporary art and bohemian culture
3. A well-known London area celebrated for its music venues and diverse nightlife scene ; a section of New York City south of Houston Street distinguished by its creative industries and loft apartments

Etymology: "Soho" is a hunting cry, the kind a huntsman would shout to call attention to a hare sighted in the field. It is built from two interjections, "so" and "ho," each a call used to stop, summon or alert. Put together, they make a single shout meaning roughly "There it is!" or "Look out!" Its use as a sound to start a chase or mark a quarry predates its use as a name, and the word stayed rooted in the sport of hunting.