squawk
🇺🇸
/skwɔːk/
🇬🇧
/skwɔːk/
verb
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To make a sharp, loud noise, like a bird.
The parrot squawked loudly when it saw its reflection in the mirror.
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To yell loudly and sharply, usually from surprise or anger.
‘You did what?!’ she squawked in disbelief.
noun
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A loud and sharp noise, often made by birds.
The startled bird let out a squawk before flying away.
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A loud, sharp cry expressing surprise or complaint.
The sudden announcement was met with a squawk of disbelief.
translation
To make a sharp, loud noise, like a bird.; To yell loudly and sharply, usually from surprise or anger.
A loud and sharp noise, often made by birds.; A loud, sharp cry expressing surprise or complaint.
Word Forms
3rd Present
squawks
Past
squawked
Perfect
squawked
Progressive
squawking
Plural
squawks