honk

A noun referring to the loud, harsh cry of a goose or any sound that resembles this, such as the sound of a car horn.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее громкий, резкий крик гуся или любой звук, напоминающий его, например звук автомобильного гудка.esSustantivo que designa el graznido fuerte y estridente de un ganso, o cualquier sonido similar, como el de un claxon de automóvil.frNom désignant le cri fort et rauque d'une oie, ou tout son semblable, comme celui d'un avertisseur de voiture.deEin lauter, schriller Schrei einer Gans oder ein ähnlicher Laut, zum Beispiel das Hupen eines Autos.ptSubstantivo que designa o som alto e estridente emitido por um ganso ou qualquer som semelhante, como a buzina de um carro. No Brasil, também pode se referir ao ato de buzinar.zh名词，指鹅等禽类发出的响亮刺耳的叫声，也指类似这种声音的声响，如汽车喇叭声。arاسم يدل على صوت عالٍ وحاد يصدر عن الإوزة أو أي صوت مشابه له، مثل صوت منبّه السيارة.

1. Goose cry A2 informal

   The loud, harsh sound made by a goose, or any sound that resembles it.

   • The honk of the geese could be heard across the lake.
   • A sudden honk from the flock startled the hikers.
   • The sound of a car horn was like a goose's honk.

   ruКрик гусяesGraznido del gansofrCri de l'oiedeSchnattern der GansptGrasnido de gansozh鹅叫声arصوت الإوز

   Sinónimos: cacklecrygabblesquawktrumpet

2. Car horn sound A1 informal

   The sound produced by a vehicle's horn.

   • He gave a quick honk to warn the pedestrian.
   • The driver's honk echoed through the tunnel.
   • She heard a loud honk from the car behind her.

   ruГудокessonido de bocinafrson de klaxondeHupenptBuzinazh喇叭声arصوت البوق

   Sinónimos: beepblareblasttoot

• honks plural form
• honks' possessive plural form
• honk's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound, like that of a car horn or a goose.

ruГлагол, означающий издавать или заставлять издавать громкий, резкий звук, похожий на звук автомобильного гудка или гуся.esVerbo que significa producir o hacer producir un sonido fuerte y agudo, parecido al de la bocina de un automóvil o al graznido de un ganso.frVerbe signifiant émettre ou faire émettre un son fort et strident, semblable à celui d'un klaxon de voiture ou au cri d'une oie.deEin lautes, scharfes Geräusch erzeugen oder jemanden dazu bringen, wie das Hupen eines Autos oder das Schreien einer Gans; auch die Hupe eines Fahrzeugs betätigen.ptVerbo que significa emitir ou fazer emitir um som alto e estridente, como o som da buzina de um carro ou o grasnar de um ganso.zh指发出或使某物发出响亮、刺耳的声音，类似汽车喇叭或鹅的叫声。arفعل يعني إصدار صوت عالٍ وحاد كصوت بوق السيارة أو صياح الإوز، أو جعل شيء ما يصدر هذا الصوت.

1. Make a loud noise A2 informal

   To produce a loud, harsh sound, typically like that of a goose or a car horn.

   • The geese honked loudly as they flew overhead.
   • He honked his horn to get the driver's attention.
   • The old truck's horn honked unexpectedly.

   ruГудетьeshacer sonar el claxon / graznarfrKlaksonnerdeHupenptBuzinarzh鸣笛arإصدار صوت عالٍ

   Sinónimos: blareblasthoottoottrumpet

2. Use the horn of a car A2 informal

   To sound a vehicle's horn as a signal or warning.

   • She honked at the car that cut her off.
   • The driver honked impatiently in the traffic jam.
   • Please don't honk your horn late at night.

   ruСигналитьestocar el claxonfrKlaxonnerdeHupenptBuzinarzh按喇叭arالتزمير

   Sinónimos: beepblareblastsoundtoot

3. Cry like a goose B1 informal

   To make the characteristic loud call of a goose.

   • The goose honked at the children approaching its nest.
   • We could hear the geese honking from across the lake.
   • The gander honked loudly to warn the flock.

   ruГоготатьesgraznar (como un ganso)frcrier comme une oiedeWie eine Gans schnatternptGrasnarzh鹅叫arصِيَاح الإِوَزّ

4. Vomit B2 slang

   To eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; to vomit.

   • He drank too much and honked in the bathroom.
   • The smell made her feel like she was going to honk.
   • After the rough boat ride, he honked over the side.

   ruБлеватьesVomitarfrVomirdeKotzenptVomitarzh呕吐arالتقيؤ

   Sinónimos: barfheavehurlpukeregurgitateretchspewthrow upupchuckvomit

• honked past participle
• honked past simple
• honking present participle
• honks third person singular