First Known Use: circa 1835
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1honk
verb \ˈhäŋk, ˈhȯŋk\
of a goose : to make a loud sound
of a horn : to make a loud sound
: to cause (a horn) to honk
Full Definition of HONK
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 (as a horn) to honk
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Origin of HONK
imitative
2honk
noun
: the loud sound made by a goose; also : a similar loud sound
Full Definition of HONK
: the characteristic cry of a goose; also : a similar sound
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First Known Use of HONK
1854
HONK Defined for Kids
1honk
verb \ˈhäŋk, ˈhȯŋk\
honkedhonk·ing
Definition of HONK for Kids
: to make a sound like the cry of a goose
2honk
noun
Definition of HONK for Kids
1
: the cry of a goose
2
: a loud sound like the cry of a goose <the honk of a horn>
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