Examples of “squawk” in a Sentence

noun A short, harsh cry, especially one made by a bird or a person in alarm.

• The parrot let out a squawk when the door slammed.
• She gave a squawk of surprise when the phone rang.

noun A loud complaint or objection.

• There was a squawk from the back row when ticket prices went up.

verb To make a harsh, shrill cry.

• The seagulls squawked overhead as they fought over scraps.

verb To complain loudly or protest.

• Fans squawked online after the match was postponed.