hollock

/ˈhɒlək/ or /ˈhoʊlək/

Definitions

1. noun

A loud, shrill cry, especially of a jay or magpie; a loud, harsh cry, especially of an owl.

“The night hunter let out a loud hollock as it swooped down from the trees.”

Synonyms

  • screech
  • squawk

Antonyms

  • murmur
  • whisper