honker

noun

honk·er ˈhäŋ-kər

ˈhȯŋ-

Synonyms of honker next

: one that honks

slang : a very large nose

Example Sentences

with a honker like that, you must need a hankie the size of a bedsheet

Recent Examples on the Web People broke the news, citing insider sources and a big honker of a rock that Song was wearing around Beverly Hills this week. —

Vulture, 26 Jan. 2022 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 See More

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