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Honk at Meaning in English

expression

ˈhɑŋk/, /ˈhɔŋk/ /ˈæt
HAHNK-at, HAWNK-at
hˈɒŋk/ /ˈæt
HONGK-at

التعريف

To sound your car horn at someone, usually to get their attention or as a signal while driving.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Common in North American English for driving situations. Can show impatience or warn others. Often followed by the person or vehicle: 'honk at a pedestrian', 'honk at the car ahead'. More informal, rarely used in formal writing.

جمل نموذجية

The driver honked at the cyclist in the street.

basic

Please do not honk at animals crossing the road.

basic

Did you honk at that car that stopped suddenly?

basic

People often honk at slow drivers during rush hour.

natural

He got angry when someone honked at him for waiting at the green light.

natural

Sometimes taxi drivers honk at you even if you’re not looking for a ride.

natural