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单词 honker
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honker

noun

honk·​er ˈhäŋ-kər How to pronounce honker (audio)
ˈhȯŋ-
1
: one that honks
2
slang : a very large nose

Synonyms

  • beak
  • conk [chiefly British slang]
  • neb
  • nose
  • nozzle [slang]
  • proboscis
  • schnoz [slang]
  • schnozz
  • schnozzle [slang]
  • smeller
  • snoot
  • snout
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Example Sentences

with a honker like that, you must need a hankie the size of a bedsheet
Recent Examples on the Web From mallard purists to pit blind honker hunters, our favorite bird species often dictates our hunting style. Ryan Chelius, Outdoor Life, 1 Mar. 2021 And big honker or petite button, our sniffers hate when bad odors linger nearby. Dan Seitz, Popular Science, 10 Mar. 2021 Keep the honkers away from the ducks and bar-bellies. Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 6 Jan. 2020 Combined with good scouting and a spread that looks a little different, these two calls will pull even the wariest big honkers. Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 2 Jan. 2020 Volkert said honkers find spots with good food supplies and access to water, their primary means of escape from predators. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2018 As new ones grow in, the honkers are unable to fly. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2018 Public awareness campaigns and fines of around $4.80 for honkers brought drivers into line. Vidhi Doshi, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017 Our shotguns rang out and the first two honkers of 2017 were in hand. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2017 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

honker

noun

slang
as in nose
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity with a honker like that, you must need a hankie the size of a bedsheet

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • nose
  • snout
  • schnozz
  • schnoz
  • schnozzle
  • proboscis
  • smeller
  • conk
  • beak
  • nozzle
  • snoot
  • neb
  • pug
  • pugnose
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