honker
1 Americannoun
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a person or thing that honks.
Some motorists are calm and polite, but others are impatient honkers.
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Informal. a goose.
This pond will be a real hot spot when migratory honkers arrive with colder weather.
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Slang. a big nose.
He was really quite attractive, if you looked past that honker.
noun
noun
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a person or thing that honks
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an informal name for the Canada goose
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slang a nose, esp a large nose
Etymology
Origin of honker1
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; honk + -er 1
Origin of honker2
Example Sentences
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Before Smith's all-time honker of a dismissal on the second day, England were 323-5 in their first innings.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
The latter is responsible for, say, successfully navigating a complex intersection as the honker to your left and the merger on your right vie for your attention.
From Slate ● Nov. 26, 2025
To achieve honker status, feed at least 3 times per year with organic, high-nitrogen lawn fertilizer.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2016
Cleveland is quite obvious, and you can expect his honker to stay right in that dark red for the foreseeable future.
From Newsweek ● Sep. 16, 2010
This is the honker from Zaire, or maybe its twin sister.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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