squaller

squall

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skwawl]
- /skwɔl/
- /ˈskwɔːlə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwawl]
- /skwɔl/

Definitions of squaller word

verb without object squaller to cry or scream loudly and violently: The hungry baby began to squall. 1
verb with object squaller to utter in a screaming tone. 1
noun squaller the act or sound of squalling: The baby's squall was heard next door. 1

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Origin of squaller

First appearance:

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

1625-35; perhaps < Old Norse skvala shriek, cry; compare Swedish, Norwegian skvala splash, stream

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Parts of speech for Squaller

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Squaller

squaller popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

squaller usage trend in Literature

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