Definition of "squawking" [squawking]

• Squawk, the sound of a squawk (noun)
• Present participle of squawk. (verb)

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• ""Every aircraft that operates inside 30 miles must be what we call squawking an assigned beacon code and communicating with air traffic at all times," said FAA Operations Manager Moses Eshkenazi On Sunday, the 10 miles around the stadium will be a "no fly" zone."
• "All told, $47 billion in mortgage-backed securities packaged by Bank of America's Countrywide unit could be at risk, though the Charlotte, N.C., bank says the squawking is overblown."
• "The car was starting to make an ominous noise when it rolls to a stop in neutral - I thought perhaps the rear springs were squawking from the overload, although I had heavy-duty springs installed just for this trip."