clown horn

English

Etymology

From the horn's honk sound being used in performances by circus clowns.

Noun

clown horn (plural clown horns)

  1. (informal) Synonym of bulb horn.
    • 1994, Nadine Slavinski, Germany by Bike: 20 Tours Geared for Discovery‎[1]:
      Radio suspended between Texas longhorn handlebars, feathers, hood ornaments, and clown horn adorning his three-speed bike, this eccentric native of Burkheim has pedaled to Portugal and back and may join you for a few kilometers of cycling and storytelling.
    • 1998, Enid Howarth, Jan Tras, Daily Imperfections: 364 Surprising and Delightful Ways to Celebrate the Imperfect You‎[2]:
      Harpo wore a blonde curly wig and pretended to be mute, “speaking” with only a clown horn.
    • 1999, Christian Hansen, Thomas E. Kennedy, Glimmer Train Stories, #30‎[3]:
      He could hear the beach traffic out on the boulevard, the clown horn of a motorcycle or truck.
    • 2011, Ray Villareal, Don't Call Me Hero‎[4]:
      Nevin blew his nose. It sounded like a clown horn.
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