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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024squawk /skwɔk/USA pronunciation v. - Animal Behaviorto utter (a loud, harsh cry), such as a duck when frightened: [no object]The ducks squawked as they flew overhead.[~ + object]The duck squawked a warning.[used with quotations]"Red alert! Red alert!'' the intercom squawked.
- Informal Termsto express (a complaint, etc.) loudly and strongly: [no object]Quit squawking about your grade![~ + object]They squawked their disapproval.
n. [countable] - a loud, harsh cry or sound.
- Informal Termsa loud, strong complaint.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024squawk (skwôk),USA pronunciation v.i. - Animal Behaviorto utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.
- Informal Termsto complain loudly and vehemently.
v.t. - to utter or give forth with a squawk.
n. - a loud, harsh cry or sound.
- Informal Termsa loud, vehement complaint.
- Birdsthe black-crowned night heron. See under night heron.
- blend of, blended squall2 and hawk3 1815–25
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . grumble, gripe, complain, yelp.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: squawk /skwɔːk/ n - a loud raucous cry; screech
- informal a loud complaint or protest
vb - to utter a squawk or with a squawk
- (intransitive) informal to complain loudly
Etymology: 19th Century: of imitative originˈsquawker n |