A squawk is a strong, rough sound that some birds make. It is usually loud and sharp. People use this word for the noise birds like parrots make.
The parrot makes a loud squawk.
I heard a squawk outside my window.
To squawk means to make a loud, sharp sound. Birds often squawk, but people can also say this when someone makes a loud, complaining noise.
The parrot squawks every morning.
She squawked loudly at the bird.
People use squawk to mean a quick, loud complaint or protest. It is often a short, noisy way to show you are unhappy.
She gave a squawk about the bad food.
There was a squawk from the audience.
To squawk means to complain quickly and loudly. It means to say you do not like something with noise and anger.
He squawked about the slow service.
They squawked when the plans changed.
Squawk can mean a loud, sharp sound made by machines like radios or alarms. This is common in airplanes and military communication.
The radar sent out a loud squawk sound.
The plane's squawk alarm was very loud.
In aviation, to squawk means to send a special signal code from the plane’s transponder. This helps air traffic control see the plane on radar and know if there is an emergency.
The pilot squawked the emergency code.
Please squawk 7700 for help.
Squawk can mean a sudden, loud cry or shout from a person. It usually shows strong feelings like surprise or anger and is quick and noisy.
She gave a squawk when she saw the mess.
There was a squawk from the crowd.
