Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
squail
verb
/skweɪl/
Definition
To squail is to move or speak in an excitedly agitated manner, often with a sense of urgency or hastiness.
Examples
- When the car skidded off the road, the passengers began to squail for help.
- He squailed instructions over the noise of the crowd, trying to get everyone to safety.
Meaning
The term conveys a sense of rushed, sometimes erratic behavior that captures attention.
Synonyms
- chatter
- babble
- bluster
