<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object): to utter a loud, harsh cry; to yelp, squawk, or bawl.</li><li>Slang: to talk noisily and foolishly or complainingly.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a harsh cry.</li><li>Slang: raucous or querulous speech.</li><li>a noisy, foolish utterance.</li></ul>