honking Synonyms
Another word for honking
• noun (Context 1)
The act or sound of a vehicle horn being blown or a goose making its characteristic loud cry.
"The incessant blaring of impatient drivers echoed through the congested downtown street."
• adjective (Context 2)
Making or characterized by a loud, harsh sound, such as the cry of a goose or the blast of a vehicle horn.
"A flock of blaring geese flew in a V-formation across the autumn sky."
• adjective (Context 3)
Extremely large, noticeable, or impressive in size or scale (informal, often preceded by 'big').
"He walked into the meeting carrying a big whopping binder full of financial spreadsheets."
• adjective (Context 4)
Having a very strong, unpleasant, or foul smell (slang).
"Please leave those stinking gym shoes outside on the porch to air out."
Opposites of honking
The opposite of honking shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: