Meaning & use
Squawking
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Making a loud, harsh cry, typically as a bird does; informally, complaining loudly.
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The parrot kept squawking every time the phone rang.
Fans were squawking online about the referee's decision.
A note on using this word
Originally describing bird calls, 'squawking' is now widely used informally for loud human complaints.
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whispering
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