squawk
to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.
Informal. to complain loudly and vehemently.
to utter or give forth with a squawk.
a loud, harsh cry or sound.
Informal. a loud, vehement complaint.
the black-crowned night heron.: See under night heron.
Origin of squawk
1Other words for squawk
Other words from squawk
- squawker, noun
Words Nearby squawk
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How to use squawk in a sentence
While climbing, I was startled by an abrasive squawk coming from a deep crevice hiding a nest.
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Uber Eats wants to deliver flowers and pet supplies, too | Danielle Abril | October 7, 2020 | FortuneThe show was named squawk on the Street, which makes me think more of puppets than stocks.
I would like you to tell Mrs. Meredith that the squawk is like all other babies in the world and hear what she has to say!
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British Dictionary definitions for squawk
/ (skwɔːk) /
a loud raucous cry; screech
informal a loud complaint or protest
to utter a squawk or with a squawk
(intr) informal to complain loudly
Origin of squawk
1Derived forms of squawk
- squawker, noun
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