Squawk

v. i.	1.	To utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly. [imp. & p. p. Squawked (skwạkt); p. pr. & vb. n. Squawking.] Squawking thrush (Zool.) the missel turush; - so called from its note when alarmed.
n.	1.	Act of squawking; a harsh squeak.
	2.	(Zool.) The American night heron. See under Night. Squawk duck (Zool.) the bimaculate duck (Anas glocitans). It has patches of reddish brown behind, and in front of, each eye.

Noun	1.	squawk - the noise of squawking; "the squawk of car horns"
	2.	squawk - informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here" Synonyms: gripe, beef, bitch, kick
Verb	1.	squawk - utter a harsh abrupt scream Synonyms: skreigh, screak, screech, skreak
	2.	squawk - complain; "What was he hollering about?" Synonyms: beef, bellyache, gripe, grouse, holler, crab

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