Definition of Squwk
Squawk (?), v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Squawked (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Squawking.] [See Squeak.] To utter a shrill, abrupt
scream; to squeak harshly.
Squawking thrush (Zoöl.), the
missel turush; -- so called from its note when alarmed. [Prov.
Eng.]
Squawk, n. 1. Act
of squawking; a harsh squeak.
2. (Zoöl.) The American night
heron. See under Night.
Squawk duck (Zoöl.), the
bimaculate duck (Anas glocitans). It has patches of reddish
brown behind, and in front of, each eye. [Prov. Eng.]
Squawk (?), v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Squawked (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Squawking.] [See Squeak.] To utter a shrill, abrupt
scream; to squeak harshly.
Squawking thrush (Zoöl.), the
missel turush; -- so called from its note when alarmed. [Prov.
Eng.]
Squawk, n. 1. Act
of squawking; a harsh squeak.
2. (Zoöl.) The American night
heron. See under Night.
Squawk duck (Zoöl.), the
bimaculate duck (Anas glocitans). It has patches of reddish
brown behind, and in front of, each eye. [Prov. Eng.]
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- A shrill noise, especially made by a voice; a yell, scream, or call.
- To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.
- To speak out; to protest.
- To report an infraction; to rat on or tattle; to disclose a secret.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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