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Definition of «honking»

Honking is a term used to describe the sound made by a car's horn. It can also refer to the act of honking, which means blowing the horn repeatedly or continuously as a form of communication, usually to warn others on the road of your presence or to indicate that you want them to move out of the way.

Usage examples

  1. I woke up to the sound of honking cars outside my window.
  2. The traffic was backed up for miles, with honking horns adding to the chaos.
  3. The impatient driver behind me responded with honking when I didn't immediately move after the light turned green.
  4. The taxi driver expressed his frustration through continuous honking as he maneuvered through the congested city streets.
  5. The noise pollution caused by the constant honking in the busy downtown area was unbearable.

Phrases with «honking»

Sentences with «honking»

  • Just as the angry honking of car horns — ordinarily a Manhattan anthem — was at a minimum, the games were suffused with a level of civility not usually in evidence. (si.com)
  • Before I knew it, we were in bumper to bumper traffic in a city full of honking horns. (ordinarytraveler.com)
  • I wish I had one of those horns that made that big honking noises in cartoons, haaaaugggaa (sp), wow, I love every detail, clean crisp and so inviting! (freshcrush.com)
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