squawk

Meanings

• Noun or Verb (to squawk)

  A loud, sudden, harsh sound made by birds, especially when alarmed.

  - "The seagulls let out a squawk as they flew overhead."
  - "The parrot squawked when it saw its reflection."

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Pronunciation

1. /skwɔːk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with squawk
awk , sawquah , jawk , awkward , caw

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Homonyms

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1. Squawk (English) : Sound made by birds
   

2. Squawk (Maritime) : A call made by a radio operator
   

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Homophones

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1. Squawk (English) : Sound made by birds
   

2. Squawk (Maritime) : A call made by a radio operator
   

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Variants

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squawk , squawked , squawker , squawkers , squawking , squawks , squawk box , squawk boxes

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Forms

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Squawks, Squawked, Squawking

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English scwican, meaning 'to creak' or 'squeak'. Later developed the meaning 'to cry out, shriek, or make a loud noise'.

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Trivia

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1. The loudest bird call is that of the African Elephant Bird, which could be heard up to 10 kilometers away.

2. The term 'squawk box' is used to describe a loudspeaker system, particularly in an aircraft cockpit.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bird calls: Various sounds made by birds to communicate

2. Alarm sounds: Sounds used to indicate danger or warning

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Culture

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In literature, the sound of squawking birds has been used to indicate danger, surprise, or unease. In art, squawking birds have been depicted in various mediums, such as painting and sculpture, to represent freedom, wildness, or alarm.

How to Memorize "squawk"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a seagull spreading its wings, opening its beak wide, and making a loud, sudden noise. Visualize the movement of its body as it lets out the squawk.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squawk' with the image of a bird in flight making a loud, startling noise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Sally Quacks Around', where Sally represents the bird making the squawk sound.

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