He honked twice to let his friend know he was waiting outside.
Used as a quick, friendly signal to get someone's attention from inside a parked car.
Verb: honk
Vibe: Action and driver sound
To press a car horn to make a sharp, loud noise as a signal, warning, or sign of impatience.
Don't honk at me, the light just turned green!
You picture an impatient driver in heavy traffic leaning on their steering wheel, blasting a loud sound to clear the lane.
Real-life examples
The guy behind me started honking the instant the light changed.
Captures typical aggressive city driving behavior when someone is overly impatient.
Synonyms
Contrast & nuance
'Honk' usually sounds loud, sharp, and potentially aggressive. 'Beep' or 'toot' sound lighter, shorter, and friendlier, while 'blare' suggests a continuous, painfully loud noise.