Squawker: meaning, definitions and examples

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squawker

 

[ หˆskwษ”หkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gritador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schreier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggoda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธะบัƒะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzykacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ณดใๅฃฐใ‚’ใ‚ใ’ใ‚‹ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท criard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gritador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™ธ์น˜๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุตุฑุงุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™ikloun

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kriฤaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ–ๅซ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kriฤalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆัƒา“ะฐ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปะดั‹ั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑลŸqฤฑran

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gritador

Etymology

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.