honkers

noun

plural of honker, slang
as in noses
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

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  1. noses
  2. snouts
Noun
  • The student allegedly suffered severe blood loss due to bloody noses and blood clotting that required medical attention.
    — JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
  • These Kleenex tissue packs can be used for runny noses, watery eyes, and to wipe your mouth.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Definition of noses
Noun
  • Many hot weather dogs have longer snouts.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.
    — Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Definition of snouts
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“Honkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honkers. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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