voice like a foghorn
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Meaning · English
A very loud, unpleasant voice.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “voice like a foghorn” mean?
A very loud, unpleasant voice.
Is “voice like a foghorn” formal or informal?
voice like a foghorn is generally informal.