squawk

/skwɔːk/

noun

  1. 1

    A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird; a yell, scream, or call.

  2. 2

    A four-digit transponder code used by aircraft for identification or transmission of emergency signals.

  3. 3

    An issue or complaint related to aircraft maintenance.

  4. 4

    The American night heron.

  5. 5

    A warning message indicating a possible error.

verb

  1. 1

    To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.

  2. 2

    To speak out; to protest.

  3. 3

    To report an infraction; to rat on or tattle; to disclose a secret.

  4. 4

    To produce a warning message, indicating a possible error.

  5. 5

    To set or transmit a four-digit transponder code. (Normally followed by the specific code in question.)

  6. 6

    To back out in a mean way.

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