squonk

present singular third person squonks · participle present squonking · participle past squonked · past squonked

1. intransitiveTo produce a raucous noise like a squawk or honk.

plural squonks

1. A raucous noise like a squawk or honk.

plural squonks

1. human sciencesA mythical creature, said to inhabit Pennsylvanian forests, where it hides from view for being ashamed of its own appearance, and to dissolve into a pool of tears if captured.

   Have you ever seen a squonk's tears? Well, look at mine / The people on the street have all seen better times

   1974, Donald Fagen, Walter Becker, “Any Major Dude Will Tell You”, performed by Steely Dan