squawk
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To speak out; to protest.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To report an infraction; to rat on or tattle; to disclose a secret.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “squawk” mean?
To speak out; to protest.
Is “squawk” formal or informal?
squawk is generally slang.