squawk

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

Synonyms: quawk, squawl, squaw, squark, squaws

Antonyms: quawk, squawl, squaw, squark, squaws

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Noun

1. A [[shrill]] [[noise]], especially made by a [[voice]] or [[bird]]. If made by a bird, it typically signals [[discomfort]] or [[anger]]; a [[yell]], [[scream]], or [[call]].
2. {{lb|en|aviation}} A four-digit [[transponder]] code used by aircraft for identification or transmission of emergency signals.
3. {{lb|en|informal}} A [[complaint]] or [[objection]].
4. {{lb|en|aviation}} An issue or complaint related to aircraft maintenance.
5. The [[American night heron]].
6. {{lb|en|programming|informal}} A [[warning]] [[message]] indicating a possible [[error]].

Verb

1. To make a squawking noise; to [[yell]], [[scream]], or call out [[shrilly]].
2. {{lb|en|slang|intransitive}} To [[speak out]]; to [[protest]].
3. {{lb|en|slang|intransitive}} To [[report]] an [[infraction]]; to [[rat]] on or [[tattle]]; to [[disclose]] a [[secret]].
4. {{lb|en|programming|intransitive|informal}} To produce a [[warning]] [[message]], indicating a possible [[error]].
5. {{lb|en|aviation}} To set or transmit a four-digit [[transponder]] code. {{non-gloss|(Normally followed by the specific code in question.)}}
6. {{lb|en|US|slang|dated}} To [[back out]] in a mean way. <!-- = funk it? -->

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