squawl

[skwawl]

squawl Definition

• 1. a loud, harsh cry or noise
• 2. to make a loud, harsh cry or noise

Using squawl: Examples

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

• Example

  The baby let out a squawl when she took away his toy.

• Example

  The seagulls were squawling loudly on the beach.

• Example

  The monkey squawled and jumped around in its cage.

squawl Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for squawl

• screech
• shriek
• howl
• yell
• scream

Phrases with squawl

• squawl like a stuck pig

  to scream or cry out in pain or fear

  Example

  When he saw the spider, he squawled like a stuck pig.

• squawl of protest

  a loud cry or noise made to express disagreement or disapproval

  Example

  The students raised a squawl of protest when they heard about the new school policy.

• squawl of laughter

  a loud, unrestrained laugh

  Example

  The comedian's jokes elicited a squawl of laughter from the audience.

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Summary: squawl in Brief

'Squawl' [skwawl] refers to a loud, harsh cry or noise, and the act of making such a sound. It can be used to describe a variety of sounds, from a baby's cry to the noise made by animals. The phrase 'squawl like a stuck pig' is an idiom that means to scream or cry out in pain or fear.