noun a loud, harsh sound made by a horn or automobile
verb to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or automobile
The musician used a honk sound effect to add texture to the song.
The driver honked the horn to alert pedestrians of their presence.
The clown honked their nose to entertain the children at the birthday party.
The researchers recorded the honking of geese as part of their study on animal communication.
In a professional context, 'honk' may be used metaphorically to describe a writer's ability to grab the reader's attention with a strong opening sentence or paragraph.
Psychologists may use the term 'honk' when discussing behavioral responses to stimuli, such as the honking of a car horn as a trigger for a fight or flight response.