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Squawked: meaning, definitions and examples

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squawked

 

[ skwɔːkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

The term 'squawked' refers to the loud, harsh noise typically made by certain birds, particularly parrots and other similar species. It can also describe any similar sharp or discordant sounds made by animals. Squawking often serves as a means of communication to alert others of danger or express excitement. Additionally, it can be used metaphorically to describe a person making a loud or complaining noise.

Synonyms

exclaimed, screamed, screeched, yelled

Examples of usage

  • The parrot squawked loudly when it saw its owner.
  • During the recording, the geese squawked in the background.
  • She squawked in frustration when she couldn't find her keys.

Translations

Translations of the word "squawked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gritou

🇮🇳 चिल्लाया

🇩🇪 geschrien

🇮🇩 berteriak

🇺🇦 закричав

🇵🇱 krzyknął

🇯🇵 叫んだ

🇫🇷 crié

🇪🇸 gritó

🇹🇷 bağırdı

🇰🇷 소리쳤다

🇸🇦 صرخ

🇨🇿 zakřičel

🇸🇰 zakričal

🇨🇳 叫了

🇸🇮 zakričal

🇮🇸 öskraði

🇰🇿 айқайлады

🇬🇪 ყვიროდა

🇦🇿 hayqırdı

🇲🇽 gritó

Etymology

The word 'squawk' is thought to derive from the late 19th century and is likely an imitative word, borrowing from the harsh, clipped sounds used by certain birds. Specifically, it may come from the earlier term 'squeak,' which captures similar high-pitched, sharp sounds. The verb form 'squawked' is the past tense and reflects actions taken by birds and colloquially by humans when expressing loud displeasure or excitement. Its usage has evolved, and today it can be applied to a wide array of contexts beyond mere animal sounds, symbolizing any time an individual vocalizes sharply or in an agitated manner. The versatility of the term has allowed it to cement its place in both literary and casual dialogue.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,565 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.