squawk

• Nom désignant un cri ou un bruit fort et strident, souvent émis par un oiseau, ou un terme informel pour une plainte ou une protestation véhémente.

A noun referring to a loud, harsh cry or noise, often made by birds, or an informal term for a complaint or objection.

1. Loud, harsh cryB1formal

   A loud, sharp, and often harsh sound made by a bird or animal.

   Cri strident

   • The parrot let out a loud squawk when the cat approached.
   • We heard the squawk of a seagull near the harbor.
   • The bird's squawk startled everyone in the room.

   Synonymescryscreamscreechshrieksquallyelp

2. Complaint or protestB2informal

   An informal term for a loud or angry complaint or objection.

   Plainte ou protestation

   • There was a lot of squawk from the employees about the new policy.
   • He made a squawk when they tried to change his schedule.
   • The customers raised a squawk over the poor service.

   Synonymesbeefcomplaintgripegrousegrumblekvetchmoanobjectionprotestwhine

• Verbe décrivant un cri ou un bruit fort et strident, généralement émis par des oiseaux, ou une plainte bruyante et véhémente.

A verb used to describe a loud, harsh cry or noise, typically made by birds, or to complain loudly and vehemently.

1. Utter a harsh abrupt screamB1informal

   To make a loud, harsh, and often high-pitched cry, typically associated with birds or animals.

   Pousser un cri strident

   • The parrot squawked loudly when the cat approached.
   • A startled bird squawked and flew away.
   • The chickens squawked as the farmer entered the coop.

   Synonymescryscreamscreechshrieksquallyelp

2. B2informal

   To complain loudly or protest in a shrill or irritating manner.

   se plaindre bruyamment

   • He squawked about the poor service at the restaurant.
   • The customers squawked when the prices increased.
   • She squawked in protest when her request was denied.

   Synonymesbeefcarpcomplaingrousegrumblekvetchprotestwhineyammeryawp

   Antonymesapplaudapprovecommendpraise