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squawk boxes

squawk boxes is the plural of squawk box.

Meaning of squawk box

Noun

squawk box (plural squawk boxes)

  1. (slang) An intercom or public address system.
    • Then the voice on the squawk box mentioned the Lorelei Hotel.1970, Wally Ferris, Across 110th, page 225
  2. (slang) A television.
    • Doris has a lot of homework to do tonight, so I'm stuck here with my little squawk box!1964, Stan Lee, 3 Against The Torch!, page 4

Questions about squawk boxes

What is squawk boxes the plural of?
Squawk boxes is the plural of squawk box.

Words near squawk boxes in the dictionary

  1. squawfishes
  2. squawk
  3. squawk book
  4. squawk books
  5. squawk box
  6. squawk boxes
  7. squawk duck
  8. squawk ducks
  9. squawk sheet
  10. squawk sheets
  11. squawkbox

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