squawking

Meanings

• Noun

  The loud, harsh noise made by birds, especially waterfowl.

  - "The seagulls were squawking loudly as they flew overhead."
  - "The squawking of the parrots filled the room."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with squawking
screeching , squeaking , shrieking , beaking

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Variants

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squawk , squawked , squawker , squawkers , squawking , squawks

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Etymology

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Originally derived from Old English screcgan, meaning 'to cackle' or 'screech'.

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Trivia

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1. The loudest bird call belongs to the African Elephant, not a bird.

2. The term 'squawk box' refers to a public address system.

3. Some birds, like the kiwi, do not have a syrinx and cannot make traditional bird calls or 'squawk'. Instead, they make other noises, like grunting or booming.

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Related Concepts

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1. bird call: The sound produced by birds to communicate with each other or attract a mate.

2. avian: Relating to birds or their characteristics.

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Culture

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In literature, 'squawking' is often used to describe the noise made by birds, particularly in the context of a bird colony or flock.

How to Memorize "squawking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of seagulls flying overhead, their beaks open, making the loud, harsh noise of 'squawking'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squawking' with the sound of birds, particularly seagulls or parrots.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'squawking' as 'Seagulls Quacking and Awkwardly Knocking'.

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