In acute laryngitis, which is the most common cause of voice loss and hoarseness, you suddenly lose your voice or become hoarse. 1  Acute laryngitis can result from: 2  Viral infection. Viral infections, such as those that cause the common cold, can cause your vocal cords to swell. 3  Bacterial throat infection.
The definition of a hood is slang for a neighborhood. An example of a hood is what youâd call the area in which you live in the inner city. Hood is defined as the front top of a car or other vehicle that covers and protects the engine, or a protective covering that removes fumes or exhaust.
A hoodlum is a thug, usually in a group of misfits who are associated with crime or theft. The earliest reference to the word hoodlum was in the December 14, 1866 Daily Evening Bulletin. Hoodlum may also refer to: The Hoodlum (1919 film), starring Mary Pickford.