Smelly/dirty.
Honkin
HONK-in
ˈhɒŋkɪn
Adjective
Example Sentences
"That bin's pure honkin!"
"Yer feet are honkin."
Etymology & History
Scottish and Northern English slang for smelly or disgusting. Possibly from "honk" (to smell bad, or the sound of vomiting). Urban slang from mid-20th century.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1960s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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