squawk

verb
UK: /skwɔːk/
US: /skwɑːk/

  1. To make a loud, harsh noise like a bird.

    1. The parrot will squawk if you get too close to its cage.
    2. The microphone started to squawk loudly during the important announcement.

  2. To complain loudly or argue noisily, especially about something not important.

    1. He will squawk about the price of everything.
    2. Residents started to squawk about the increased property taxes in the region.

Synonyms

protest squeal complain yell screech
squawk noun

  1. A loud, harsh noise.

    1. I heard a squawk from the next room.
    2. The walkie-talkie emitted a sudden squawk, cutting off the transmission.

  2. A loud complaint or protest.

    1. There was a squawk when they increased the price.
    2. The proposal was met with a squawk from the opposition party, who disagreed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "squawk" in English means: To make a loud, harsh noise like a bird., To complain loudly or argue noisily, especially about something not important..

The phonetic transcription of "squawk" is /skwɔːk/ in British English and /skwɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "squawk": protest, squeal, complain, yell, screech.

Example usage of "squawk": "The parrot will squawk if you get too close to its cage.". More examples on the page.