Category:Squawk

Squawk, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Squawked; p. pr. & vb. n. Squawking.] Etym: [see squeak.]

Defn: to utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly. Squawking Thrush (zoöl.), the missel turush; -- so called from its note when Alarmed. [prov. Eng.]

Squawk Squawk, n.

1. Act of squawking; a harsh squeak.

2. (zoöl.)

Defn: the american night heron. See under night. Squawk duck (zoöl.), The bimaculate duck (anas glocitans). It has patches of reddish brown Behind, and in front of, each eye. [prov. Eng.]