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honking

/ˈhɑːŋ.kɪŋ/
honk · ing
Plural:honkings
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honking Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Making or characterized by a loud, harsh sound, such as the cry of a goose or the blast of a vehicle horn.

Example

"A flock of honking geese flew in a V-formation across the autumn sky."

2

North American Extremely large, noticeable, or impressive in size or scale (informal, often preceded by 'big').

Example

"He walked into the meeting carrying a big honking binder full of financial spreadsheets."

3

British Having a very strong, unpleasant, or foul smell (slang).

Example

"Please leave those honking gym shoes outside on the porch to air out."

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• noun

1

The act or sound of a vehicle horn being blown or a goose making its characteristic loud cry.

Example

"The incessant honking of impatient drivers echoed through the congested downtown street."

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• Rhymes for honking

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Honking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/honking
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