honker

/ˈhɒŋkər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who plays the horn, especially a trumpet or a trombone in a band or orchestra.

“The jazz band had a talented honker on trumpet.”

2. noun

a Canada goose, especially one that is large and loud.

“The honker waddled across the frozen lake, its honking echoing through the air.”

3. verb

to make a loud, nasal sound, like a goose.

“The kids honked their party horns to signal the start of the parade.”

Synonyms

  • brass player
  • goose
  • trumpeter
  • waterfowl

Antonyms

  • songbird
  • whisper