/hongk, hawngk/ , n.
1. the cry of a goose.
2. any similar sound, as of an automobile horn.
v.i.
3. to emit a honk.
4. to cause an automobile horn to sound: He drove up in front of the house and honked.
v.t.
5. to cause (an automobile horn) to sound: The driver honked his horn impatiently.
[ 1790-1800, Amer.; imit. ]