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honker

1

[ hong-ker, hawng- ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that honks:

    Some motorists are calm and polite, but others are impatient honkers.

  2. Informal. a goose:

    This pond will be a real hot spot when migratory honkers arrive with colder weather.

  3. Slang. a big nose:

    He was really quite attractive, if you looked past that honker.



honker

2

[ hong-ker, hawng- ]

noun

, Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.

honker

/ ˈhɒŋkə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that honks
  2. an informal name for the Canada goose
  3. slang.
    a nose, esp a large nose


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Word History and Origins

Origin of honker1

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; honk + -er 1

Origin of honker2

Perhaps honk(y) + -er 1

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Example Sentences

The smell of the unkosher come-on was not unknown to the less-than-petite Conrad honker.

While in total length it is fully half that of the honker, in weight it is not more than one-third.

The Canada goose, or honker as it is commonly called, was and is quite common on the Coast.

So Honker told the story, and here it is just as Peter heard it.

This acquaintance with Honker and Peter's everlasting curiosity have resulted in many strange stories.

Thus, "honker" or "hunker" meant one who "stayed put," and was opposed to progress.

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