honk
|honk|
B1
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/hɑŋk/
🇬🇧
/hɒŋk/
loud, harsh sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'honk' originates from the imitative sound of a goose's call, which was later used to describe the sound of a car horn.
Historical Evolution
'honk' was first used in the early 20th century to describe the sound of a car horn, derived from the sound made by geese.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant the sound made by geese, but over time it evolved to include the sound of car horns.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40