squawk

US /skwɑːk/

UK /skwɑːk/

1.

a loud, harsh, or discordant cry made by a bird or a person

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The parrot let out a loud squawk.

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I heard a sudden squawk from the kitchen.

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shriek scream yelp caw croak

1.

to make a loud, harsh, or discordant cry

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The chickens started to squawk when they saw the fox.

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He would often squawk in protest during meetings.

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shriek scream yelp caw croak