squink Meaning & Definition
What Does Squink Mean?
Squink is a noun that means A short, high-pitched metallic sound. It is also used to mean A cryptid supposedly found in Washington State, the Columbia River sand squink, which has a body like a fox, the head and ears of a jackrabbit, and a bushy tail like a squirrel. As a verb, it means To scrunch up, squinch (one's face, nose, etc).
Squink in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | squinks |
| Verb forms | squinks, squinking, squinked |
Squink Definition (Noun)
- A short, high-pitched metallic sound
- A cryptid supposedly found in Washington State, the Columbia River sand squink, which has a body like a fox, the head and ears of a jackrabbit, and a bushy tail like a squirrel.
- An instance of squinking.
Squink as a Verb
- To scrunch up, squinch (one's face, nose, etc).
Synonyms of Squink
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Squink synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Squink
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Squink in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
squink (plural squinks)
squink (third-person singular simple present squinks, present participle squinking, simple past and past participle squinked)
Origin of Squink
Imitative; compare plink, quonk.
Quick Answers About Squink
Is squink a noun or a verb?
Squink is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of squink?
The plural of squink is squinks.
What is the past tense of squink?
The past tense of squink is squinked. The present participle is squinking.