Honk: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is typically used to describe the sound made by a car horn. It can be used in everyday traffic situations or to signal someone.

• 'He gave a honk to get the attention of the pedestrian
• ' 'I heard a loud honk coming from behind
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Beep is a more casual and lighter word than honk. It's often used to describe short, quick sounds made by car horns or electronic devices.

• 'The car gave a quick beep as a friendly gesture
• ' 'She got a beep from the smoke detector
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Toot is a softer, more playful word. It suggests a shorter, less aggressive sound and is often used in a humorous or light-hearted context.

• 'He gave a little toot of the horn to say hello
• ' 'She let out a toot on the party horn for fun
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Blast is used to describe a very loud and prolonged noise, often with a sense of intensity or suddenness. It can have a negative connotation.

• 'He gave a blast of the horn to warn the truck driver
• ' 'A blast of music came from the neighboring house
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Same as the first entry for 'honk'. Additional entries might be a mistake in input.

• The driver honked the horn to warn the pedestrian.
• Cars honk when traffic gets too slow.

A common term for the brief sound made by electronic devices or small car horns. Typically used in less urgent scenarios.

• The microwave beeps when the food is ready.
• He gave a quick beep to let his friend know he arrived.

Usually refers to a brief, cheerful sound. Commonly used for lighter contexts, like a friendly alert.

• The clown tooted his horn as a joke.
• The bus gave a small toot before driving off.

Used for loud, continuous sounds. Often implies a strong, forceful noise, and can carry a negative connotation.

• The truck driver gave a loud blast of the horn to clear the way.
• She was startled by the sudden blast of music from the speakers.