Complete Definition of "squawk"

English

Pronunciation
IPA|/skw��k/
audio|en-us-squawk.ogg|Audio (US)
rhymes|��k
homophone: squark in non-rhotic dialects

Noun
en-noun

  1. A shrill noise, especially made by a voice; a yell, scream, or call.
  2. (Aviation) A 4-digit transponder code used by aircraft for identification or transmission of emergency signals.
  3. (Aviation) An issue or complaint related to aircraft maintenance.

Verb
en-verb

  1. To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.
  2. To speak out; to protest.
  3. To report an infraction; to rat on or tattle; to disclose a secret.

Category:Animal sounds
Category:Onomatopoeia

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