Honkers Meaning in English
word · lemma: honker
Definición
'Honkers' is an informal slang word, usually referring to a large nose in a humorous way, or less commonly, to car horns. It can also refer to geese, especially when referring to their honking sound.
Uso & Matices
Informal and humorous, mostly used in American English. 'Honkers' for nose is lighthearted and never used in formal contexts. Using it for car horns or geese is rarer. Not considered polite to use about someone's appearance unless joking with close friends.
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The goose made loud honkers by the lake.
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She pressed the car honker to warn the dog.
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You can't miss Tom—he's the guy with the huge honker.
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The traffic was crazy, so everyone was hitting their honkers.
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My uncle calls his nose his 'proud honker.'
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He has a big honker that makes everyone laugh.
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