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to honk
01
to cause a horn, particularly of a vehicle, to make a loud noise
Transitive: to honk a horn
Examples
The taxi driver honked the horn to alert pedestrians of his presence.
The excited children honked the bicycle horn as they rode through the neighborhood.
02
to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Intransitive
Examples
The smell was so bad, it made him want to honk.
She honked after eating some undercooked seafood.
03
to make a loud, harsh sound similar to that of a goose
Intransitive
Examples
The baby started to honk like a goose when he was excited.
She honked playfully, trying to mimic the bird's distinctive call.
04
to produce a loud, harsh sound typical of a goose
Intransitive
Examples
The geese honked loudly as they flew overhead.
She laughed as the goose honked at her for getting too close.
Honk
01
the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this)
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