Definition

To yell out loudly in pain, alarm, or surprise—an onomatopoeia describing that involuntary shriek when something bad happens.

Example Usage

She squawked when she realized she'd left her phone at the restaurant.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=squawk&defid=10982)

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