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Honk

usgb/hɑːŋk/Volume
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Urgency Indicator

In traffic, honking can indicate urgency or impatience, signaling someone to move faster or pay attention.

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The taxi driver honked at the distracted pedestrian crossing the street.
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Cultural Variances

Honking customs differ world-wide. In some countries, honking is frequent and casual, while in others it's reserved for danger.

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In the busy streets of Delhi, drivers honk constantly to navigate through traffic.
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Communicative Tool

Drivers sometimes use honks to communicate with other drivers, like saying 'hello' or 'thank you' on the road.

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After letting me merge into his lane, I honked twice to thank the other driver.
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