Punctuating a ho

[nq:1]I recently had occasion to write the words "crack ho'". Would it not be more correct to write 'ho'?[/nq]
'tis almost the season to invoke "crack ho-ho-ho."

[nq:1]I recently had occasion to write the words "crack ho'". Would it not be more correct to write 'ho'?[/nq]
As is the case with "ain't," this is an example of a nonstandard word which has a standard spelling. In addition, it has two standard spellings for the plural form.
From the *Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary,* 11th ed.:
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Main Entry: 2 ho
Function: noun

[nq:1]I recently had occasion to write the words "crack ho'". Would it not be more correct to write 'ho'? Edward[/nq]
When you're writing expressions like that, exactness of punctuation doesn't need to be too high on your list of concerns.

I'd favor the apostrophe after, because it fits the way it's pronounced. The only variation I wouldn't use is 'ho' (apostrophes both before and aft

[nq:1]ho (plural hos, hoes)[/nq]
Shouldn't that be "ho ho hos"?
Since prostitution is the world's oldest profession, I bet a lot of slang terms have been invented for it. I am curious as to what they have been throughout history ...

[nq:1]I recently had occasion to write the words "crack ho'". Would it not be more correct to write 'ho'?[/nq]
That is, "crack 'ho'"?
I feel that the days of writing "ho" with an apostrophe, or two apostrophes, are over. Just one man's opinion.
I'm curious about why you didn't write "crack ***".

Does anyone out there maintain a distinction between "***" (professional) and "ho"

[nq:1]I recently had occasion to write the words "crack ho'". Would it not be more correct to write 'ho'?[/nq]
Lose the apostrophe(s).
Adrian