noun
- plural of howff; a favorite haunt or meeting place, especially a tavern or pub
Usage: Scottish English; informal
Examples
- The old howffs in Edinburgh were popular meeting spots for writers and artists.
- He spent his evenings in the local howffs, catching up with friends.
- Those howffs have been part of the neighborhood for generations.
- The howffs served as informal community centers where people exchanged news and gossip.