squawk

About 0.18 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun 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. noun A four-digit transponder code used by aircraft for identification or transmission of emergency signals.
3. noun A complaint or objection.
4. noun An issue or complaint related to aircraft maintenance.
5. noun The American night heron.
6. noun A warning message indicating a possible error.
7. verb To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.
8. verb To speak out; to protest.

Similar words

screak screech holler gripe kick bellyache bitch beef grouse scriech

Often followed by

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Word family

squawked squawker squawkers squawking squawks