Honk
/hɑːŋk/verb
When a goose or a similar bird makes a loud noise, or a vehicle's horn makes a loud noise.
The car behind me honked loudly, pressing me to drive faster.
Often appears as...
- honk loudly
- honk horn
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency Indicator
In traffic, honking can indicate urgency or impatience, signaling someone to move faster or pay attention.
The taxi driver honked at the distracted pedestrian crossing the street.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variances
Honking customs differ world-wide. In some countries, honking is frequent and casual, while in others it's reserved for danger.
In the busy streets of Delhi, drivers honk constantly to navigate through traffic.
Pro Tip 3/3Communicative Tool
Drivers sometimes use honks to communicate with other drivers, like saying 'hello' or 'thank you' on the road.
After letting me merge into his lane, I honked twice to thank the other driver.
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