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squawkbox

squawkbox is the alternative form 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

Forms of squawkbox

pluralsquawkboxes

Questions about squawkbox

What is squawkbox the alternative form of?
Squawkbox is the alternative form of squawk box.

Words near squawkbox in the dictionary

  1. squawk boxes
  2. squawk duck
  3. squawk ducks
  4. squawk sheet
  5. squawk sheets
  6. squawkbox
  7. squawkboxes
  8. squawked
  9. squawkedst
  10. squawker
  11. squawkers

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