Scotland · noun

howf

A favourite meeting place, pub, café, or regular haunt.

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What howf means

A howf is a place where someone regularly goes to meet people, drink, eat, or spend time. It often means a familiar local haunt.

The word may refer to a pub, café, club, room, or informal gathering place rather than a formal venue.

Each example is followed by its intended plain-English meaning.

We met at our usual howf.

We met at our regular local place.

That café became their weekend howf.

That café became their regular weekend haunt.

A howf is defined by regular use and familiarity, not by a particular type of business.

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