honker

Example Sentences

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Before Smith's all-time honker of a dismissal on the second day, England were 323-5 in their first innings.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

She thinks it may have supernatural roots, and she’s proven right when from the earth rises a mountain-high troll covered in moss and dirt, with a big honker, long tail and a bad attitude.

From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2022

Q. Fake diamond: My friend “Bea” recently got engaged to a nice man who got her a honker of an engagement ring.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2020

To achieve honker status, feed at least 3 times per year with organic, high-nitrogen lawn fertilizer.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2016

It was crusted between my nostrils and lips, as if someone had clocked me right in the honker.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken