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Squawk

usgb/skwɔːk/Volume
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Bird ConnectionPlay
Used to describe specific bird noises, not all animal sounds. SlideListening in the garden, I could hear the distinct squawk of a crow.
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Harshness ImpliedPlay
Implies an unpleasant, grating sound, not a melodious chirp. SlideThe jarring squawk of the cockatoo pierced the otherwise tranquil zoo.
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Startling EffectPlay
Often used when a bird's squawk causes surprise or alarm. SlideA sudden squawk from the treetops made me jump.