How Do You Spell SQUAWK?

Pronunciation: [skwˈɔːk] (IPA)

The word "squawk" is spelled with a "q" followed by a "u" which is a common pattern in English for representing the /kw/ sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "squawk" is /skwɔk/, with the first syllable starting with the /sk/ consonant cluster and the second syllable having the vowel sound /ɔ/ followed by the consonant sound /k/. The word "squawk" is typically used as a verb to describe a loud, harsh cry or to complain loudly and persistently.

SQUAWK Meaning and Definition

1. Squawk is a verb that refers to making a loud, high-pitched noise, often as a result of fear, excitement, or distress. It can also describe the act of complaining or expressing dissatisfaction loudly and repeatedly. In this context, squawking is often characterized by shrill, harsh, or raucous sounds.

   Additionally, squawk can be used as a noun to describe the characteristic sound produced by birds, particularly parrots or similar species, which emit loud and often repetitive cries. It can also refer to an unpleasant, loud, or grating noise made by machinery or malfunctioning electronic devices.

   Furthermore, squawk can be a term used in aviation to describe a coded radio communication or signal exchanged between the aircraft crew and air traffic control. Pilots transmit squawks to indicate various conditions or situations, such as an emergency, a specific request, or a pre-determined identification code.

   In a broader sense, squawk can be used metaphorically to describe any vocal expression of displeasure, annoyance, or criticism. It implies a sharp and noisy complaint or protest, often made in an exaggerated or dramatic manner. The term, therefore, conveys a sense of loud and relatively unrefined communication, often associated with agitation, irritation, or urgency.

Top Common Misspellings for SQUAWK *

• squak 83.3333333%
• squack 8.3333333%
• sqauk 8.3333333%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SQUAWK

• squeek
• equak
• squacks
• squach
• sqawk
• squaer
• sqwak
• squae
• squair
• sqeuak
• squar
• squalk
• squek
• squiek
• squaks
• squaky
• sqeak
• squaeky
• squah
• squik
• squew
• squage
• squacky
• squawd
• squawl
• sqyawk
• sqiawk
• sqyuawk
• squaawk
• squawak
• quawk
• suuawk
• sqwawk
• squauk
• squawke
• sqhawky
• squjawky
• squawkty
• sqqawky
• squeawk
• sqawm
• squawkd
• sjawk
• quawn
• squawkie
• Skwawk
• squuek
• Squaeo

Etymology of SQUAWK

The word "squawk" originated in the late 17th century and has uncertain origins. It is commonly believed to be an onomatopoeic word, meaning the sound of the word imitates the sound it describes. "Squawk" is thought to imitate the noise of a bird's harsh cry or a shrill and harsh human voice. However, there is no definitive evidence to support this theory, making the etymology of "squawk" somewhat uncertain.

Idioms with the word SQUAWK

• squawk box The idiom "squawk box" refers to a two-way communication system, typically used in offices or trading floors, that connects individuals with each other or with larger groups. It is often associated with the financial industry, where it allows traders or analysts to quickly share information or coordinate activities.
• squawk about The idiom "squawk about" usually refers to the act of complaining or making loud, vocal objections about something. It implies expressing discontent, dissatisfaction, or disagreement in a vocal and often repetitive manner.

Similar spelling words for SQUAWK

• scrooch,
• SCCWG,
• CYQG,
• SUGAKU,
• screech-hawk,
• skoki,
• SWQC81,
• SCAC,
• sacagawea,
• SCRKE,
• HSGAG,
• SUCOC,
• socachy,
• sokak,
• scrauch,
• SCWQ,
• scoog,
• SCMWG,
• SCAAK,
• sukiyaki,
• scrag,
• SACAWG,
• scag,
• SCPC-FM,
• screaky,
• squash,
• skoko,
• SCLHK,
• Succago,
• SOOQC,
• SKHK,
• ZZGQI,
• SCMHCA,
• SC3K,
• SCLOC,
• SCSC,
• SWGCA,
• SACKC,
• scoke,
• PSCNC,
• SJCAC,
• SCECAC,
• CEHKC,
• LS-SCLC,
• PSCOG,
• SCCCO,
• HSCLC,
• ZZGQU,
• SCMCA,
• ZQG,
• skagway,
• squeg,
• SCRC,
• CYKQ,
• SCRCC,
• SQUG,
• squeaky,
• SKYCO,
• sukuk,
• SCLC,
• SCSECA,
• SOCOG,
• sakic,
• XQC,
• scocco,
• skokie,
• squicky,
• sekiwake,
• SQC/SPC,
• scriech,
• cicak,
• skoog,
• scraggy,
• scooch,
• SCPC,
• SSCOC,
• scragg,
• SCBEC,
• SCSJAC,
• sakik,
• SCSWC,
• SCAEYC,
• SCAG/APMC,
• SCNC,
• Scug,
• Scrag-necked,
• SCTCA,
• seigaku,
• sekagya,
• schook,
• SCMEC,
• SAGCA,
• SCTUG,
• HSCSG,
• SCOCC,
• sgk1,
• squick,
• SGAICO,
• skog,
• SCPCU,
• screech,
• zuikaku,
• SCMAGA,
• C/SCSC,
• CIGK,
• seaquake,
• Skoke,
• SEKC,
• WSCWG,
• scrach,
• SAHGCA,
• SGK,
• squiggy,
• SKOYC,
• SCNCO,
• SPC/SQC,
• saqqaq,
• SCCIG,
• SCLCA,
• SWQC,
• HSCCCA,
• SCJGA,
• WSCPG,
• ES-SCLC,
• sick joke,
• sokoke,
• FM/SCPC,
• SCAOK,
• SEGAG,
• squawky,
• SKG,
• SGQE,
• SWCAAC,
• SCTOC,
• scekic,
• SGQO,
• SCPC-PSK,
• SCCEG,
• sakaki,
• Scrog,
• WSCPC,
• SCGGA,
• Scroggy,
• ZZCCQ,
• SCVQ,
• sakoku,
• sclk,
• scrike,
• SCAHQ,
• SWQC91,
• c-sclc,
• skeg,
• PSCRG,
• SGACA,
• SC2C,
• screak,
• HSCSC,
• SCFUK,
• seacock,
• sakiko,
• SiQUIC,
• PSCAQ,
• Sycock,
• SCSCO,
• ZGHG,
• SZGCC,
• Scrog-legged,
• saikaku,
• HSACCC,
• SCDOC,
• SCSCU,
• HZQC,
• skegg,
• SCTAHC,
• SCTWAC,
• Secacah,
• SIGWAC,
• sucuk,
• ZKCC,
• skech,
• N-SCLC,
• SCPOC,
• SKIKOA,
• SCWAG,
• SCXC,
• HSCCC,
• Squacco,
• skok,
• SSGAQ,
• squeak,
• SCTAG,
• Skag,
• SCPYCO,
• squeeky,
• SOGCG,
• squeaky-clean,
• zagyg,
• pip-squeak,
• SCSUG,
• SCOEG,
• CICAG,
• WSCOG,
• SSCAG,
• SCNEC,
• skug,
• SGC,
• SEKKOQ,
• SECCOG,
• SIGUCC,
• ZICCC,
• WZQK,
• sokoki,
• SEGACK,
• SCDEC,
• SCVICU,
• sakakawea,
• SECAG,
• squawk-box.

Plural form of SQUAWK is SQUAWKS

Conjugate verb Squawk

CONDITIONAL

I would squawk

you would squawk

he/she/it would squawk

we would squawk

they would squawk

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be squawking

you would be squawking

he/she/it would be squawking

we would be squawking

they would be squawking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have squawk

you would have squawk

he/she/it would have squawk

we would have squawk

they would have squawk

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been squawking

you would have been squawking

he/she/it would have been squawking

we would have been squawking

they would have been squawking

FUTURE

I will squawk

you will squawk

he/she/it will squawk

we will squawk

they will squawk

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be squawking

you will be squawking

he/she/it will be squawking

we will be squawking

they will be squawking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have squawked

you will have squawked

he/she/it will have squawked

we will have squawked

they will have squawked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been squawking

you will have been squawking

he/she/it will have been squawking

we will have been squawking

they will have been squawking

IMPERATIVE

you squawk

we let´s squawk

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to squawk

PAST

I squawked

you squawked

he/she/it squawked

we squawked

they squawked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was squawking

you were squawking

he/she/it was squawking

we were squawking

they were squawking

PAST PARTICIPLE

squawked

PAST PERFECT

I had squawked

you had squawked

he/she/it had squawked

we had squawked

they had squawked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been squawking

you had been squawking

he/she/it had been squawking

we had been squawking

they had been squawking

PRESENT

I squawk

you squawk

he/she/it squawks

we squawk

they squawk

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am squawking

you are squawking

he/she/it is squawking

we are squawking

they are squawking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

squawking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have squawked

you have squawked

he/she/it has squawked

we have squawked

they have squawked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been squawking

you have been squawking

he/she/it has been squawking

we have been squawking

they have been squawking

I would have squawked

we would have squawked

you would have squawked

he/she/it would have squawked

they would have squawked