Honker: meaning, definitions and examples

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honker

 

[ หˆhษ’ล‹kษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird sound

A 'honker' is typically used to refer to a type of large goose, specifically the Canada goose. These birds are known for their distinctive honking sound, which they produce during communication with their flock. Honkers can be found in various environments, often near water bodies. They are considered a symbol of wildness and are recognized for their migration patterns. Additionally, the term can sometimes be humorously used to describe someone who makes loud noises.

Synonyms

Canada goose, branta canadensis, goose.

Examples of usage

  • The honker flew overhead, announcing its presence.
  • We heard the honkers honking as they flew in formation.
  • The park was filled with honkers during the spring migration.

Translations

Translations of the word "honker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ganso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเค‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gans

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ angsa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒัะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gฤ™ล›

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒใƒงใ‚ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ganso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ husa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้น…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรฆs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quzu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ganso

Etymology

The term 'honker' has its origins in the sound produced by geese, particularly the Canada goose, and dates back to the early 20th century in American English. The word is derived from the action of the bird itself, which is known for its loud honking noises. Initially, 'honker' was a colloquial term used by hunters and birdwatchers to refer specifically to these geese. Over time, the term began to be embraced by the general populace, further solidified in popular culture through various media and outdoor activities. The association of the term with the bird's vocalization reflects a broader tendency in the English language to form nouns based on sounds and actions, serving both as a functional identifier and as part of cultural narratives surrounding wildlife.