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Vocabulary Entry
squaw
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A term used to refer to a female Native American or, more broadly, a woman.
Example Sentences
"The squaw gathered herbs from the forest."
"In the story, the squaw was a symbol of strength and resilience."
"The village celebrated with songs honoring the squaws."
V
verb
To complain or whine (often considered derogatory).
Example Sentences
"He squawed about the unfair rules during the game."
"She always squaws when things don't go her way."
"Instead of solving the problem, he chose to squaw endlessly."