Squawker: meaning, definitions and examples
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squawker
[ หskwษหkษr ]
animal sound
A squawker is often used to describe a creature, particularly a bird, that makes loud, raucous noises. The term can refer to any animal that cacophonously squawks or screams, providing an indication of its presence.
Synonyms
noisemaker, screamer, shrieker
Examples of usage
- The parrot was a notorious squawker, filling the room with its loud calls.
- As the sun rose, the squawkers began their morning chorus.
- The children laughed as they watched the squawker try to get attention.
- In the forest, squawkers can often be heard at dawn.
- The duck acted as a squawker, alerting others to the danger.
Translations
Translations of the word "squawker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gritador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schreier
๐ฎ๐ฉ penggoda
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะธะบัะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ krzykacz
๐ฏ๐ต ้ณดใๅฃฐใใใใไบบ
๐ซ๐ท criard
๐ช๐ธ gritador
๐น๐ท baฤฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์น๋ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุตุฑุงุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ kลikloun
๐ธ๐ฐ kriฤaฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๅซ่
๐ธ๐ฎ kriฤalec
๐ฎ๐ธ รถskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาะฐ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปะดััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qฤฑลqฤฑran
๐ฒ๐ฝ gritador
Word origin
The origin of the word 'squawker' is derived from the verb 'squawk', which has roots in imitative language, echoing the harsh, noisy call characteristic of certain birds. The term reflects a blend of onomatopoeia and colloquial expression. 'Squawk' itself dates back to the mid-19th century, deriving from the sounds associated with various avian species, particularly those in urban environments where their calls can be loud and disruptive. The addition of the '-er' suffix to form 'squawker' suggests an entity that produces such sounds, broadening its usage to encompass not only birds but also any noisy animal or person. Over time, the word has evolved to include a playful or slightly contemptuous connotation when referring to overly vocal individuals, often in social contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,185, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.