"sqrk" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /ˈskwɜːk/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈskwɜɹk/ [General-American]
Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)k Etymology: Imitative; alteration of squeak. Etymology templates: {{onom|en|title=Imitative}} Imitative Head templates: {{en-interj}} sqrk
  1. (furry fandom) Used to indicate the sound of vinyl, rubber, or latex rubbing together, notionally as the noise or cry of a pooltoy. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Furry fandom Synonyms: squeak
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