honk

honk · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound like that of a car horn or a goose.

  2. 2.

    A loud, harsh sound made by a car horn or similar device.

  3. 3.

    (Of a goose) To make its characteristic cry.

  4. 4.

    The cry of a goose.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    honk one's horn — to sound a vehicle horn
  • •
    honking mad — (British slang) extremely angry

Related words

See also: beep, horn, toot
Synonyms: beep, blast, toot

Etymology

Early 19th century, of imitative origin, representing the sound made by a goose or a horn. First recorded in American English around 1814.