English Explanatory Dictionary

quonk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Unwanted noise picked up by a microphone in a broadcasting studio.
  2. Audience chatter that disturbs the performer.
  3. The honking sound of certain birds.
verb
  1. To produce unwanted noise.
  2. To honk.

Pronunciation

/ˈkwɒŋk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-quonk.wav

Word forms

quonk quonks quonking quonked

Etymology

Imitative.

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