honk

C1
Pronunciation
/hɒŋk/
/hɑŋk/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

The sound produced by a typical car horn.

2 Definition

The cry of a goose.

3 Definition

A bad smell.

4 Definition

(racial slur) A Caucasian person.

5 Definition

A factory hand or general unskilled worker.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To use a car horn.

Example Sentences
  • They stood and observed how long it took for the other cars to honk.
2 Definition

To make a loud, harsh sound like a car horn.

3 Definition

To make the vocal sound of a goose.

4 Definition

To vomit: regurgitate the contents of one's stomach.

5 Definition

To have a bad smell.

6 Definition

To squeeze playfully, usually a breast or nose.

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Imitation of car horn, used, for example, to clear a path for oneself.