/ skwɔːk; NAmE / verb
1.
[ v ] ( of birds ) to make a loud sharp sound :
The parrot squawked and flew away.
2.
to speak or make a noise in a loud, sharp voice because you are angry, surprised, etc. :
[ v speech ]
'You did what?!' she squawked.
[also v ]
► squawk noun :
The bird gave a startled squawk.
a squawk of protest
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WORD ORIGIN
early 19th cent.: imitative.