Definition of squawk
intransitive verb
1 : to utter a harsh abrupt scream
2 : to complain or protest loudly or vehemently opponents of the bill squawked
squawker
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Examples of squawk in a Sentence
The customers squawked about the high prices.
Opponents of the project have been squawking.
Origin and Etymology of squawk
probably blend of squall and squeak
First Known Use: 1821
squawk
Definition of squawk
1 : a harsh abrupt scream
2 : a noisy complaint
Examples of squawk in a Sentence
if we don't receive any squawks, we can assume the change was acceptable
1850
First Known Use of squawk
1850
SQUAWK Defined for English Language Learners
squawk
playDefinition of squawk for English Language Learners
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of a bird : to make a short, harsh cry
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: to complain or protest loudly or with strong feeling
SQUAWK Defined for Kids
Definition of squawk for Students
squawked
;squawking
1 : to make a harsh short cry The bird squawked loudly.
2 : to complain or protest loudly or with strong feeling
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