honk
Honk (verb) means to sound a car horn, or to make a similar loud, harsh noise. Example: “The driver honked impatiently at the car blocking the lane.”
How to use honk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sharp blaring noise made by a car horn or a goose, or the act of making that sound.
Word forms
honked past tense, honks plural, honks singular
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Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound itself.
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What does “honk” mean?
The word “honk” means to sound a car horn, or to make a similar loud, harsh noise. In plain terms, the sharp blaring noise made by a car horn or a goose, or the act of making that sound.
How do you pronounce “honk”?
“Honk” is pronounced hongk (/hɑŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “honk” in a sentence?
Here is “honk” used in a sentence: “The driver honked impatiently at the car blocking the lane.”
What part of speech is “honk”?
Depending on how it is used, “honk” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “honk” have?
“Honk” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to sound a car horn, or to make a similar loud, harsh noise.
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