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.

1. honky.

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

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

Example Sentences

They might have worn out their welcome — but the honkers have rights.

From Los Angeles Times

Before agriculture subdued the mountain rivers, much of the southern San Joaquin Valley was transformed each spring into marsh teeming with tule elk and antelope, honkers, and gray and Canada geese.

From Los Angeles Times

She thinks it may have supernatural roots, and she’s proven right when from the earth rises a mountain-high troll covered in moss and dirt, with a big honker, long tail and a bad attitude.

From New York Times

But the honkers are in charge and told us, loudly, to get the hell out of there, and we did.

From Washington Post

Kenosha News reported that other horn honkers may have been showing their support.

From Fox News

Related Words

• beak
• snout