Entries linking to horn Proto-Indo-European root meaning "horn; head," with derivatives referring to horned animals, horn-shaped objects, and projecting parts.
What does get horn mean?
dated To become lustful or sexually excited, especially of a man; to get an erection. Sarah became quite embarrassed when she noticed that her date was getting on the horn in the middle of the movie. See also: get, horn, on. See also: Advertisement.
What does horn like mean?
1. hornlike - made of horn (or of a substance resembling horn)
What does the horn mean in slang?
Definition of the horn US slang. : the telephone When he heard there was trouble, he got on the horn to the police.
What does giving you the horn mean?
give (someone) the horn To cause someone to become lustful or sexually excited; to sexually arouse someone. It's a little embarrassing to admit, but men in uniform totally give me the horn!
What does it mean to Horn on someone?
Intrude, join without being invited. For example, She has a rude way of horning in on our conversations. This expression alludes to an ox or bull pushing in with its horns. [ c.
Where does the phrase horn in come from?
horn (v.) 1690s, "to furnish with horns," from horn (n.). Earlier in figurative sense of "to cuckold" (1540s). Meaning "to push with the horns" (of cattle, buffalo, etc.) is from 1851, American English; phrase horn in "intrude" is by 1880, American English, originally cowboy slang.
Is it hone in or horn in?
To summarize, apparently "home in" is the original correct usage, but "hone in on" is in wider use. Technically "home in" is the correct usage and "hone in" is not, but the majority of the public will likely think "home in" to be a mistake and that it should be "hone in."
What does the word horn?
1 : one of the hard bony growths on the head of many hoofed animals (as cattle, goats, or sheep) 2 : the tough material of which horns and hooves are composed The knife handle was made of horn. 3 : a brass musical instrument (as a trumpet or French horn)
What is sound of a horn called?
A honk is a noise made by a goose or a car horn. A goose's honk can be a greeting or warning, which is also true of a car horn's honk.
What type of word is horn?
horn used as a noun: An instrument resembling a musical horn and used to signal others. A loud alarm, especially one on a motor vehicle. A conical device used to direct waves. Generally, any brass wind instrument.