squawky

American  

[skwaw-kee] / ˈskwɔ ki /

adjective

squawkier, squawkiest

1. unpleasantly discordant or harsh in sound; cacophonous.

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Etymology

Origin of squawky

First recorded in 1895–1900; squawk + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“Dance No More” has a few squawky synths that hint at an appealingly analog ’80s feel, but everything is rendered so immaculately that any sense of naiveté is quickly snuffed out.

From The Wall Street Journal

He played the squawky parrot Iago in the 1992 animated hit film “Aladdin” and appeared in dozens of other movie and television shows as a character actor or voice-over artist.

From Washington Post

The renowned voice actor was also known for lending his piercing, squawky vocals to Jafar’s avian minion in the Disney animated classic “Aladdin,” as well as the instantly recognizable Aflac duck.

From Los Angeles Times

The two-way audio works like other security cameras, too: it’s kind of squawky and doesn’t sound particularly great, but voices are clear and audible.

From The Verge

They are thin and squawky, and don’t provide much volume, not to mention any bass.

From The Verge