squonk
English edit
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
Onomatopoeic; compare squawk, honk.
Verb edit
squonk (third-person singular simple present squonks, present participle squonking, simple past and past participle squonked)
- (intransitive) To produce a raucous noise like a squawk or honk.
Noun edit
squonk (plural squonks)
Etymology 2 edit
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Noun edit
squonk (plural squonks)
- (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 (lyrics and music), “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