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squawk
Universal Words
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:
[Vspeech] 'You did what?!' she squawked. [also V]۠
squawk noun:
The bird gave a startled squawk. * a squawk of protest
