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verb

honk

To throw up.

The British dialogue uses honk to mean throw up.

Etymology

Honk is a sound-imitating word associated with a loud harsh call. The vomiting slang uses it for the noisy bodily action.

More examples

  • The character honked after the rough crossing.
  • The script describes him as honking into a bucket.
  • The editor labeled honk as regional slang.

Forms

honk · honks · honked · honking

Similar words

vomit
The neutral term for throwing up.
retch
Can mean trying to vomit without bringing anything up.