verb Download 🔗Share To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly. Examples : "The parrot was squawking loudly in its cage, demanding attention. " sound action communication language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To speak out; to protest. Examples : "The students were squawking about the amount of homework assigned over the weekend. " communication language sound action politics statement Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To report an infraction; to rat on or tattle; to disclose a secret. Examples : ""Maria was going to keep the broken window a secret, but Sarah started squawking to the principal about it." " communication language action word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To produce a warning message, indicating a possible error. Examples : "The microwave was squawking loudly because I forgot to put water in with the popcorn. " computing technology communication signal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To set or transmit a four-digit transponder code. (Normally followed by the specific code in question.) Examples : "The air traffic controller instructed the pilot to start squawking 7700, indicating an emergency. " communication signal electronics technical technology military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To back out in a mean way. Examples : "After promising to help me move all day, John squawked and left after only an hour, leaving me to do the rest myself. " attitude action character negative Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Squawk, the sound of a squawk Examples : "The parrot's constant squawking made it hard to concentrate on my book. " sound animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading