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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

It was a fun bus ride home with cars pulling alongside to honk their horns.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

They chanted, drummed and urged passersby to honk before blocking the street entirely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

He gave his nose a big honk, and we all shrank further.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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