squawk box

noun — 2 senses

squawk box

noun

1

Slang An intercom or public address system.

Then the voice on the squawk box mentioned the Lorelei Hotel.1970, Wally Ferris, Across 110th, page 225:

2

Slang A television.

Doris has a lot of homework to do tonight, so I'm stuck here with my little squawk box!1964, Stan Lee, 3 Against The Torch!, page 4:

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