NYT Dictionary

HONK

/hɑŋk/
VerbNounInterjectionHAHNGKGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

To use a car horn.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Onomatopoeic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

stinkpongblarebeepclaxontootcronkvomitpurgecast

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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