What is another word for squawker?

Pronunciation: [skwˈɔːkə] (IPA)

Squawker is a term used to describe someone who talks loudly or complains excessively. Some synonyms for this word include shouter, screamer, yeller, screecher, raucous, and boisterous. These terms all describe someone who is making a lot of noise and may be annoying others around them. Other synonyms for squawker include whiner, moaner, complainer, and nag. These terms describe someone who is not only loud but also frequently expresses dissatisfaction or unhappiness. While some people may use the term squawker affectionately to describe a lively and outgoing person, others may find it derogatory and offensive - it all depends on the context and intention of the speaker.

What are the hypernyms for Squawker?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Squawker

He had run so fast that his breath came in whistles with the effect of a penny squawker.
"When Egypt Went Broke"
Holman Day
And Kitty said,-"Oh, open your mouth As much as ever you please; I'm going to take your gosling, Because I love to tease Such a cranky, impudent squawker as you."
"Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad"
Various
Why, nothin'-only you said we was to eat that hen for supper, an' I couldn't catch the dog-gone ole squawker, so I jest set to and plugged her.
"The Ridin' Kid from Powder River"
Henry Herbert Knibbs

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