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squawky

/ˈskwɔː.ki/

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adjective

formalcommonobsolete/ˈskwɔː.ki/

An old-fashioned adjective meaning making a loud, harsh, or discordant sound, like a squawk.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее издающий громкий, резкий или диссонирующий звук, похожий на скрип или крик.
  1. Making a loud, harsh sound B2 informal

    Producing a sharp, grating, or unpleasant noise, similar to the cackle of a hen.

    • The old radio emitted a squawky static noise.
    • Her voice turned squawky after she screamed for help.
    • The hen made a squawky sound after laying an egg.

    🇷🇺Пронзительный

    Synonyms: cacklygratingharshjarringraucousscreechyshrillstrident

    Antonyms: gentleharmoniousmellowmelodiouspeacefulquietsilentsoft

  • squawkier comparative form
  • squawkiest superlative form