squonk

English

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /skwɒŋk/
  • (US) IPA(key): /skwɑŋk/
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  • Rhymes: -ɒŋk

Etymology 1

Onomatopoeic; compare squawk, honk.

Verb

squonk (third-person singular simple present squonks, present participle squonking, simple past and past participle squonked)

  1. (intransitive) To produce a raucous noise like a squawk or honk.

Noun

squonk (plural squonks)

  1. A raucous noise like a squawk or honk.

Etymology 2

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Noun

squonk (plural squonks)

  1. (mythology) 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.
    • 1974, Donald Fagen, Walter Becker, “Any Major Dude Will Tell You”, performed by Steely Dan:
      Have you ever seen a squonk's tears? Well, look at mine / The people on the street have all seen better times

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