honk

/hɔɳk/
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honk

A goose honks loudly as it flies over a pond.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The cry of a goose: The characteristic loud, guttural sound made by a goose.
    • A similar sound: Any sound that resembles the cry of a goose, such as a car horn.

  2. Verb:

    • To make the cry of a goose: To emit the loud, harsh sound characteristic of a goose.
    • To cause a horn to sound: To use a vehicle's horn to produce a loud, short blast.
    • To vomit: (Informal) To eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; to throw up.
Examples

  • Noun:

    • We heard the loud honk of the geese flying overhead.
    • The taxi gave an impatient honk at the slow-moving traffic.

  • Verb:

    • The flock of geese honked as they landed on the pond.
    • Please don't honk your horn in a residential area at night.
    • (Informal) He felt sick and honked after the roller coaster ride.
Advanced Usage

  • "to honk at someone/something": To sound a car horn directed at someone or something.

    • The driver honked at the pedestrian who was crossing illegally.

  • "to honk one's horn": To sound the horn of one's own vehicle.

    • She honked her horn to get her friend's attention.
Variants and Related Words
  • Honking (noun/adj): The act or sound of honking; (informal) very large.
    • The constant honking of cars created noise pollution.
    • (Informal) That's a honking big sandwich!
Synonyms
  • Noun (sound): Blare, blast, toot.
  • Verb (goose sound): Cry, squawk.
  • Verb (horn sound): Blow, beep, toot.
  • Verb (vomit): Vomit, throw up, puke (slang), regurgitate.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases
  • Honk off: (Slang, chiefly North American) To annoy or irritate someone.
    • His constant complaining really honks me off.
Related Idioms
  • "Honk if you love...": A phrase often seen on bumper stickers, encouraging drivers to sound their horn to show support for something.
    • The car had a sticker that said, "Honk if you love peace."
honk

A goose honks loudly as it flies over a pond.

Noun
  1. the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this)
Verb
  1. eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
    • After drinking too much, the students vomited
    • He purged continuously
    • The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night
  2. cry like a goose
    • The geese were honking
  3. use the horn of a car
  4. make a loud noise
    • The horns of the taxis blared

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