Squawking
verb (used without object)
1.
to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.
2.
Informal. to complain loudly and vehemently.
verb (used with object)
3.
to utter or give forth with a squawk.
noun
4.
a loud, harsh cry or sound.
5.
Informal. a loud, vehement complaint.
6.
the black-crowned night heron.
See under night heron.
noun
1.
a loud raucous cry; screech
2.
(informal) a loud complaint or protest
verb
3.
to utter a squawk or with a squawk
4.
(intransitive) (informal) to complain loudly
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