Hoods meaning : A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak. A distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree. An enclosure that protects something, especially from above. A soft top of a convertible car or carriage. The hinged cover over the engine of a motor vehicle: known as a bonnet in other countries. A metal covering that leads to a vent to suck away smoke or fumes. To cover something with a hood. Gangster, thug. Neighborhood. Person wearing a hoodie.