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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

His guitar playing is bluesy and cool, his voice a lovable honk.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Horns don't honk this early, not with such insistence.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan




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