ˈsquawking, ppl. a.
[f. squawk v.]
That squawks, or utters hoarse squeaks; characterized by squawks or squawking.
| 1821 Clare Vill. Minst. I. 90 Cow-boy's whoops, and squawking brawls, To urge the straggling heifers back. 1847 Halliw., Squawking-thrush, the missel-thrush. I. Wight. 1899 F. T. Bullen Log Sea-waif 208 The watch, up to their waists in water, splashed about collecting the squawking chickens. |