squawky

[ skwaw-kee ]

adjective

, squawk·i·er, squawk·i·est.

1. unpleasantly discordant or harsh in sound; cacophonous.

Word History and Origins

Origin of squawky¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; squawk + -y ¹

Example Sentences

His family being immediately notified of his death, returned to attend the burial, and is yet living at Squawky Hill.

From Project Gutenberg

Guilty and uneasy, they lurked about Squawky Hill near a fortnight, and then went to Cattaraugus, and were gone six weeks.

From Project Gutenberg