squawk

Definitions


[skwɔːk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise
(e.g: the geese flew upriver, squawking)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: imitative


[skwɔːk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a loud, harsh, or discordant noise made by a bird or a person
(e.g: with a startled squawk the rook flew off)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: imitative




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