squawk

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noun

The definition of a squawk is a loud and unpleasant cry.
An example of a squawk is the noise a crow makes when calling other crows.

verb

Squawk is defined as to produce a loud and unpleasant cry.
An example of squawk is a parrot crying out loudly to get your attention.

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squawk

to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a parrot or chicken does
Informal to complain or protest, esp. in a loud or raucous voice

Origin of squawk

echoic

to utter in a squawk

a loud, harsh cry
Informal a loud, raucous complaint or protest
the black-crowned night heron

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squawk

verb

squawked, squawk·ing, squawks

verb

intransitive

To utter a harsh scream; screech.
Informal To complain or protest noisily or peevishly.

verb

transitive

To utter with or as if with a squawk.

noun

A loud screech.
A noisy complaint.

Origin of squawk

Imitative

Related Forms:

squawk′er
noun

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Noun

(plural squawks)

A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird; a yell, scream, or call.
(aviation) A four-digit transponder code used by aircraft for identification or transmission of emergency signals.
(aviation) An issue or complaint related to aircraft maintenance.
The American night heron.

Verb

(third-person singular simple present squawks, present participle squawking, simple past and past participle squawked)

To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.
To speak out; to protest.
To report an infraction; to rat on or tattle; to disclose a secret.
(aviation) To set or transmit a four-digit transponder code. (Normally followed by the specific code in question.)