honk

• Nom désignant le cri fort et rauque d'une oie, ou tout son semblable, comme celui d'un avertisseur de voiture.

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.

1. Goose cryA2informal

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

   Cri de l'oie

   • 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.

   Synonymescacklecrygabblesquawktrumpet

2. Car horn soundA1informal

   The sound produced by a vehicle's horn.

   son de klaxon

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeepblareblasttoot

• Verbe signifiant émettre ou faire émettre un son fort et strident, semblable à celui d'un klaxon de voiture ou au cri d'une oie.

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

1. Make a loud noiseA2informal

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

   Klaksonner

   • 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.

   Synonymesblareblasthoottoottrumpet

2. Use the horn of a carA2informal

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

   Klaxonner

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeepblareblastsoundtoot

3. Cry like a gooseB1informal

   To make the characteristic loud call of a goose.

   crier comme une oie

   • 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.

4. B2slang

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

   Vomir

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarfheavehurlpukeregurgitateretchspewthrow upupchuckvomit