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honk

[hongk, hawngk] / hɒŋk, hɔŋk /


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And at the end of the night, here comes Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor to honk twice, open the passenger door, and swoop you off to get some burgers and fries.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

A constant stream of minibuses and cars honk their horns on a potholed road that is surrounded by dilapidated buildings.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The cheerful honk is a familiar greeting among parents, community members and these local child-care workers on their pick-up routes.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

When I honk back, she has a great retro sound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

There’s a honk outside, and I see a car that must be Austin’s.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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