The meaning of SQUAWK is to utter a harsh abrupt scream. How to use squawk in a sentence.

SQUAWK definition: 1. (of a bird) to make an unpleasantly loud, sharp noise: 2. to shout, scream, or cry in a loud…. Learn more.

Squawk is also a noun. A mallard suddenly took wing, rising steeply into the air with an angry squawk.

SQUAWK definition: to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened. See examples of squawk used in a sentence.

noun 1. cry, crow, screech, hoot, yelp, cackle rising steeply into the air with an angry squawk

Definition of squawk verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

squawk /skwɔk/ v. Animal Behavior to utter (a loud, harsh cry), such as a duck when frightened: [no object] The ducks squawked as they flew overhead. [~ + object] The duck squawked a …

Dec 14, 2025 · squawk (plural squawks) A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird. If made by a bird, it typically signals discomfort or anger; a yell, scream, or call. (aviation) A four-digit …

• Our laughter caused birds roosting in the garden to squawk and take flight. • They squawked that Jack was robbing them again, taking away their chance to make a big tourist dollar.

SQUAWK meaning: 1 : to make a short, harsh cry; 2 : to complain or protest loudly or with strong feeling