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- [skwawk]
- /skwɔk/
- /skwɔːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skwawk]
- /skwɔk/
Definitions of squawk word
- verb without object squawk to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened. 1
- verb without object squawk Informal. to complain loudly and vehemently. 1
- verb with object squawk to utter or give forth with a squawk. 1
- noun squawk a loud, harsh cry or sound. 1
- noun squawk Informal. a loud, vehement complaint. 1
- noun squawk the black-crowned night heron. See under night heron. 1
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Origin of squawk
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; blend of squall2 and hawk3
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Parts of speech for Squawk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
squawk popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
squawk usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for squawk
noun squawk
- accusation — If you make an accusation against someone, you criticize them or express the belief that they have done something wrong.
- cc — You use cc when referring to the volume or capacity of something such as the size of a car engine. cc is an abbreviation for 'cubic centimetres'.
- ccs — carbon capture and storage
- complaint — A complaint is a statement in which you express your dissatisfaction with a particular situation.
verb squawk
- back-talk — an impudent response; impudence.
- bayed — a deep, prolonged howl, as of a hound on the scent.
- baying — a deep, prolonged howl, as of a hound on the scent.
- bleated — to utter the cry of a sheep, goat, or calf or a sound resembling such a cry.
- bleating — to utter the cry of a sheep, goat, or calf or a sound resembling such a cry.
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See also
Matching words
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