— squawker , n.
/skwawk/ , v.i.
1. to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.
2. Informal. to complain loudly and vehemently.
v.t.
3. to utter or give forth with a squawk.
n.
4. a loud, harsh cry or sound.
5. Informal. a loud, vehement complaint.
6. the black-crowned night heron. See under night heron .
[ 1815-25; b. SQUALL 2 and HAWK 3 ]
Syn. 2. grumble, gripe, complain, yelp.