Squawky

Pronunciation: /ˈskwɔːki/

Definitions of squawky

adjective describing a sound that is harsh, loud, and piercing

Example Sentences

A1 The parrot made a squawky noise.

A2 The old radio had a squawky sound when turned on.

B1 The microphone was so squawky during the presentation.

B2 The speaker's voice became squawky as he raised his volume.

C1 The squawky feedback from the speakers was distracting during the concert.

C2 The squawky feedback from the microphone made it difficult to understand the speaker.

Examples of squawky in a Sentence

formal The squawky sound of the microphone made it difficult for the audience to hear the speaker.

informal My neighbor's squawky parrot wakes me up every morning.

slang I can't stand that squawky singer, her voice is so annoying.

figurative The squawky feedback from the old radio reminded him of his childhood.

Grammatical Forms of squawky

• past tense: squawked
• plural: squawkies
• comparative: squawkier
• superlative: squawkiest
• present tense: squawks
• future tense: will squawk
• perfect tense: have squawked
• continuous tense: is squawking
• singular: squawky
• positive degree: squawky
• infinitive: to squawk
• gerund: squawking
• participle: squawking

Origin and Evolution of squawky

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'squawky' is believed to have originated in the English language.

Evolution of the word: The word 'squawky' originally described something or someone that made loud, high-pitched, and often unpleasant sounds. Over time, the word has continued to be used in a similar manner to describe sounds that are harsh or grating to the ears.