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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
squawk /skwɔk/USA pronunciation   v. 
  1. 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.
  2. Informal Termsto express (a complaint, etc.) loudly and strongly: [no object]Quit squawking about your grade![~ + object]They squawked their disapproval.

n. [countable]
  1. a loud, harsh cry or sound.
  2. Informal Termsa loud, strong complaint.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
squawk  (skwôk),USA pronunciation v.i. 
  1. Animal Behaviorto utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.
  2. Informal Termsto complain loudly and vehemently.

v.t. 
  1. to utter or give forth with a squawk.

n. 
  1. a loud, harsh cry or sound.
  2. Informal Termsa loud, vehement complaint.
  3. Birdsthe black-crowned night heron. See under night heron. 
  • blend of, blended squall2 and hawk3 1815–25
squawk′er, n. 
    2. . grumble, gripe, complain, yelp.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
squawk /skwɔːk/ n
  1. a loud raucous cry; screech
  2. informal a loud complaint or protest
 vb
  1. to utter a squawk or with a squawk
  2. (intransitive) informal to complain loudly
Etymology: 19th Century: of imitative originˈsquawker n
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