Squawk — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈskwȯk/

Meaning & Definition of Squawk

Squawk (verb)

  1. to utter a harsh abrupt scream
  2. to complain or protest loudly or vehemently

Squawk (noun)

  1. a harsh abrupt scream
  2. a noisy complaint

Squawk (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

    "if we don't receive any squawks, we can assume the change was acceptable"

    similar: beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer
    related: challenge, demur, expostulation, kick, niggle (chiefly British), objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink
    near: commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction

Squawk (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "she squawked on for hours about how salespeople were always rude to her"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Squawk

The most common words with a similar meaning to Squawk:

British: whinge
Chiefly British: maunder
beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, bellyache, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, grizzle, growl, grump, inveigh, keen, kick, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squeal, yawp, yowl

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Squawk

Words with the opposite meaning of Squawk:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Squawk

challenge, demur, expostulation, niggle, objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink, object (to), quarrel (with), cavil, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore

Near Antonyms of Squawk

commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction, accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Word Forms of Squawk

Inflections: squawked, squawking, squawks

Derived words: squawker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Squawk

probably blend of squall and squeak

First known use: 1821

Words & Phrases Containing Squawk

squawk box

Frequently Asked Questions about Squawk

What does "Squawk" mean?

"Squawk" means to utter a harsh abrupt scream. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to utter a harsh abrupt scream. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Squawk"?

Other words for "Squawk" include beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance and gripe. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Squawk" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Squawk"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Squawk". Common alternatives include beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch and grouse.

What is the opposite of "Squawk"?

Antonyms of "Squawk" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include commendation, compliment, plaudit and acclaim.

How do you use "Squawk" in a sentence?

Examples of "Squawk" in a sentence: "if we don't receive any squawks, we can assume the change was acceptable"; "she squawked on for hours about how salespeople were always rude to her".

Is "Squawk" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Squawk" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Squawk"?

"Squawk" is pronounced /ˈskwȯk/.

What is the origin of the word "Squawk"?

"Squawk" comes from probably blend of squall and squeak. First known use: 1821.