squawked

[skwawk]

squawked Definition

• 1. to make a loud, harsh noise with your voice
• 2. to complain loudly and often

Using squawked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "squawked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The parrot squawked loudly in the morning.

• Example

  The angry customer squawked about the poor service.

• Example

  The seagulls were squawking noisily on the beach.

squawked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for squawked

• screeched
• shrieked
• yelled
• complained
• screamed

Phrases with squawked

• squawk box

  a loudspeaker used to broadcast messages in public places

  Example

  The airport staff used the squawk box to announce the flight delays.

• squawk code

  a four-digit code used by pilots to identify their aircraft to air traffic control

  Example

  The pilot entered the squawk code into the transponder before takeoff.

• squawked down

  to force a plane to land by transmitting a specific radio signal

  Example

  The air traffic controller squawked down the plane due to a technical issue.

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Summary: squawked in Brief

The verb 'squawked' [skwawk] means to make a loud, harsh noise with your voice or to complain loudly and often. It can be used to describe the sound made by birds or people. Examples include 'The parrot squawked loudly in the morning' and 'The angry customer squawked about the poor service.' Other phrases include 'squawk box,' a loudspeaker used to broadcast messages, and 'squawk code,' a four-digit code used by pilots to identify their aircraft.