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honk
[hongk, hawngk]
noun
the cry of a goose.
any similar sound, as of an automobile horn.
verb (used without object)
to emit a honk.
to cause an automobile horn to sound.
He drove up in front of the house and honked.
verb (used with object)
to cause (an automobile horn) to sound.
The driver honked his horn impatiently.
honk
/ ɒŋ /
noun
a representation of the sound made by a goose
any sound resembling this, esp a motor horn
slanga bad smell
verb
to make or cause (something) to make such a sound
(intr) a slang word for vomit
slangto have a bad smell
Word History and Origins
Origin of honk1
Example Sentences
“ICE out of LA! Whose streets? Our streets!” a group chanted as they marched between City Hall and the Metropolitan Detention Center to a chorus of supportive honks from drivers.
The sign she held aloft as car horns honked in support said: “I’m speaking for those who can’t.”
Drivers honked in support as they passed by.
Meltzer said while the men were conducting their operation, people were driving by, honking and at some point she could hear people screaming out “ICE, ICE, ICE.”
Drivers along the freeway were honking for us.
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