Pronunciation: /skwɔk/
noun a loud, harsh, or discordant noise
A1 The bird let out a loud squawk when it saw the cat.
A2 The squawk of the seagulls could be heard from the beach.
B1 The parrot's squawk was so loud that it startled the visitors at the zoo.
B2 The squawk of the crow echoed through the forest, signaling the approach of a storm.
C1 The squawk of the macaw was a familiar sound in the tropical rainforest.
C2 The squawk of the peacock resonated through the palace gardens, adding to the grandeur of the surroundings.
verb to make a loud, harsh, or discordant noise
A1 The parrot squawked loudly in the pet store.
A2 The seagulls squawked as they flew overhead.
B1 The children squawked with excitement when they saw the clown.
B2 The disgruntled employee squawked about the unfair treatment to HR.
C1 The politician squawked about the need for stricter gun control laws.
C2 The journalist squawked about the government's lack of transparency in their actions.
formal The parrot let out a loud squawk as the zookeeper approached.
informal I heard a squawk coming from the backyard, probably just the neighbor's pet bird.
slang The kids were making a lot of squawks during recess, they were having a great time.
figurative The politician's speech was full of squawks and empty promises.
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