Definitions

1. noun

A type of bird, specifically a small, flightless rail, found in New Zealand.

“The squawtits were seen roaming the wetlands during our nature walk.”

2. noun

A colloquial or old-fashioned term for the kiwi bird, due to the bird’s similar appearance and call.

“Grandma used to call the kiwi a squawtits when I was a kid.”