horning

[ hawr-ning ]

noun

, New York State, Pennsylvania, and New England.

1. shivaree ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of horning¹

horn ( def ) (in the sense “wind instrument”) + -ing ¹( def )

Example Sentences

It was like a seldom-seen relative showing up at a wedding to give an elaborate toast, then horning her way into the photos.

From Los Angeles Times

The New York Times has long been horning in on what was once the Voice’s exclusive turf.

From Los Angeles Times

Using a device to achieve the same effect was unfairly horning in on AT&T property.

From Seattle Times

The poet Kay Ryan has written that, at literary conferences, she resents “personality horning in on the real question: the words on the page.”

From New York Times

A few days later, after Tajik forces advanced, China issued a similar pledge with respect to Kyrgyzstan, horning in on Russia’s longstanding role as the guardian of Central Asian borders.

From New York Times