squawked

squawk

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skwawk]
- /skwɔk/
- /skwɔːk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwawk]
- /skwɔk/

Definitions of squawked word

verb without object squawked to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened. 1
verb without object squawked Informal. to complain loudly and vehemently. 1
verb with object squawked to utter or give forth with a squawk. 1
noun squawked a loud, harsh cry or sound. 1
noun squawked Informal. a loud, vehement complaint. 1
noun squawked the black-crowned night heron. See under night heron. 1

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Origin of squawked

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; blend of squall2 and hawk3

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Parts of speech for Squawked

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Squawked

squawked popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

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Synonyms for squawked

noun squawked

cawed — Simple past tense and past participle of caw.
cried — cry
flacked — Simple past tense and past participle of flack.
meowed — Simple past tense and past participle of meow.
nickered — neigh.

verb squawked

clucked — to utter the cry of a hen brooding or calling her chicks.
croaked — Simple past tense and past participle of croak.
griped — Informal. to complain naggingly or constantly; grumble.
grumbled — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
grunted — to utter the deep, guttural sound characteristic of a hog.

All 17 Synonyms of squawked