honk

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verb

ˈhäŋk 

ˈhȯŋk

honked; honking; honks

intransitive verb

1

: to make the characteristic cry of a goose

2

: to make a sound resembling the cry of a goose

transitive verb

: to cause to honk

honk a horn

honk

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noun

: the characteristic cry of a goose

also : a similar sound

Examples of honk in a Sentence

Verb

We could hear the geese honking overhead.

I honked at the car in front of me.

Noun

the honk of a horn

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

One survey of South Florida residents in urban neighborhoods found lawn and garden equipment the top noise complaint and far more bothersome than sounds produced by cars and trucks, honking or barking. —David Vaina, Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2024

Road rage manifests itself in many ways, from drivers honking their horns and yelling to cutting off other people. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2024

Noun

Former Anderson Township Trustee Andrew Pappas organized a honk and wave at the private jet center where Trump's private plane landed. —Scott Wartman, The Courier-Journal, 16 May 2024

While fending off these undead clowns, if players use a melee attack, the zombie clown's horn honks. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 24 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

imitative

First Known Use

Verb

1813, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

1813, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

honk

noun

ˈhäŋk,

ˈhȯŋk

: the cry of a goose

also : a similar sound (as of a horn)

honk verb