Lexic.us

Definition of Squawk

1. Noun. The noise of squawking. "The squawk of car horns"

2. Verb. Utter a harsh abrupt scream.

3. Noun. Informal terms for objecting. "I have a gripe about the service here"

4. Verb. Complain. "What was he hollering about?"

Definition of Squawk

1. v. i. To utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly.

2. n. Act of squawking; a harsh squeak.

Definition of Squawk

1. to utter a loud, harsh cry [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Squawk

1. To utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly. Squawking thrush, the missel turush; so called from its note when alarmed. 1. Act of squawking; a harsh squeak. 2. The American night heron. 3. Squawk duck, the bimaculate duck (Anas glocitans). It has patches of reddish brown behind, and in front of, each eye. (10 Mar 1998)

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Squawk

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Literary usage of Squawk

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1. Letters of Thomas Edward Brown: Author of 'Fo'c'sle Yarns' by Thomas Edward Brown (1900)
"... now this way, now that, the squawk, the dive,—aw dear! aw dear! They were young in those days! The whole would be a perfect treasure for Pierre Loti; ..."

2. The Birds of Maine: With Key to and Description of the Various Species Known by Ora Willis Knight (1908)
"They do not flush until approached very near and then with a " squawk " arise and fly off neck stretched out and feet to the rear. The incubation period as ..."

3. The Military Dictionary (1987)
"The basic administrative aviation unit of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. squawk—(DOD) A code meaning, "Switch Identification Friend or Foe ..."

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