squawk

[US]/skwɔːk/
[UK]/skwɔk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. A harsh cry, especially made by a bird when alarmed

vi. To make a harsh cry, to make a squawking sound

Phrases & Collocations

loud squawk

sparrow squawk

Example Sentences

The hen gave a squawk when it saw the cat.

As the fox came into the yard, the chickens began squawking in alarm.

her plan provoked a loud squawk from her friends.

He saw people as puppets, controlled by some pitiless force much as he, in boyhood, had controlled his own marionettes in his toy theatre, making Mr Punch jibber and squawk in nonsense-language.

The parrot let out a loud squawk.

The crow gave a loud squawk as it flew away.

The seagulls squawked loudly by the beach.

The chicken squawked when the fox approached.

The parrot squawked in excitement when it saw its owner.

The geese squawked noisily as they landed on the pond.

The ducklings squawked for their mother when she left the nest.

The rooster let out a loud squawk to announce the sunrise.

The parrot squawked in protest when its cage was moved.

The peacock squawked in the garden, showing off its beautiful feathers.

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