Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dawk
verb
/dɔːk/
Definition
To make a loud noise, typically associated with a sudden loud cry or shout.
Examples
- The children would dawk in excitement as the parade passed by.
- The sudden dawk from the crowd startled the performers.
- He couldn’t help but dawk in response to the funny joke.
Meaning
The word refers to an abrupt and often jarring noise, often used to describe sounds in a playful or sudden manner.
Synonyms
- shout
- yell
- call
- bark
