English Explanatory Dictionary

squonk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To produce a raucous noise like a squawk or honk.
noun
  1. A raucous noise like a squawk or honk.
noun
  1. A mythical creature, said to inhabit Pennsylvanian forests, where it hides from view for being ashamed of its own appearance, and to dissolve into a pool of tears if captured.

Pronunciation

/skwɒŋk/ /skwɑŋk/ En-us-squonk.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-squonk.wav

Word forms

squonk squonks squonking squonked

Etymology

Onomatopoeic; compare squawk, honk.

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