foghorn

noun, verb — 4 senses

foghorn

noun

Etymology From fog + horn.

1

A very loud low-pitched horn, used especially in lighthouses and on large boats.

2

A strong gossiper.

Derived terms: voice like a foghorn

foghorn

verb

Etymology From fog + horn.

1

To sound a foghorn

With the gold evening sun burnishing our strings of signal bunting we foghorned our way up the confidently prosperous quayside of Haugesund2013, Tim Moore, Frost on my Moustache: The Arctic Exploits of a Lord and a a Loafer:

2

To shout or bellow in a loud, deep voice

the voice of the teacher foghorned away undisturbed1924, Frank Watts, Abnormal Psychology and Education:

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