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squawker - 2 dictionary results

squawk

[skwawk]
–verb (used without object)
1. to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.
2. Informal. to complain loudly and vehemently.
–verb (used with object)
3. to utter or give forth with a squawk.
–noun
4. a loud, harsh cry or sound.
5. Informal. a loud, vehement complaint.
6. the black-crowned night heron.
See under night heron.


Origin:
1815–25; b. squall 2 and hawk 3


squawker, noun


2. grumble, gripe, complain, yelp.
squawk   (skwôk)   
v.   squawked, squawk·ing, squawks

v.   intr.
  1. To utter a harsh scream; screech.
  2. Informal To complain or protest noisily or peevishly.
v.   tr.
To utter with or as if with a squawk.
n.  
  1. A loud screech.
  2. A noisy complaint.

[Imitative.]
squawk'er n.
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