Squawks Meaning in English
word · lemma: squawk
ˈskwɔks
SKWAWKS
skwˈɔːks
sk-WAWKS
Definition
To make a loud, harsh sound like some birds do, or to complain loudly and sharply. Often used for parrots and similar birds.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly refers to bird sounds, especially parrots, but can also describe people protesting noisily. Informal; used more for animals but can be playful about people. Common collocations: 'parrot squawks', 'radio squawked', 'squawks of protest'.
Spanish: chilla (pájaro) - graznaPortuguese (BR): grita (pássaro) - grasnaPortuguese (PT): grita (pássaro) - grasnaChinese (Simplified): （鸟的）尖叫 - 大声抱怨（口语）Chinese (Traditional): （鳥的）尖叫 - 大聲抱怨（口語）Hindi: चीखता है (पक्षी की आवाज़) - ज़ोर से शिकायत करता हैArabic: يصرخ (صوت طائر) - يشتكي بصوت عالٍBengali: চেঁচানো - চিৎকার করা (পাখির ডাক)Russian: пронзительно кричать - пронзительный крик (птицы)Japanese: ギャーギャー鳴く - ガミガミ言うVietnamese: kêu quác quác - phàn nàn ầm ĩKorean: 꽥꽥거리다 - 시끄럽게 불평하다Turkish: gaklamak - yüksek sesle şikayet etmekUrdu: چیخنا - زور سے شکایت کرناIndonesian: berkotek - mengeluh keras
Example Sentences
The parrot squawks when it is hungry.
basic
The bird squawks loudly every morning.
basic
She squawks when she doesn’t get her way.
basic
The radio squawks with static whenever there’s a storm.
natural
Kids started squawking when the teacher announced more homework.
natural
You’ll hear angry squawks from the crows if you get too close to their nest.
natural