squawker

squawk

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of squawker word

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

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Origin of squawker

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 Squawker

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Squawker

squawker 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

squawker usage trend in Literature

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