squall
UK: skwɔːl | US: skwɔːl
n. a sudden, violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain or snow
vi. (of a baby or child) to cry or scream loudly and continuously
The word "squall" likely originates from the Old Norse skvala, meaning "to scream or shout," reflecting its dual meanings of a sudden wind burst and a loud cry. The morpheme "squ" may evoke abruptness or intensity, while "all" generalizes the action or phenomenon. Over time, the term was adopted into English to describe both meteorological disturbances and vocal outbursts, linking the concepts of suddenness and noise.
A sudden squall capsized the small fishing boat.
The baby began to squall loudly, waking everyone in the house.
Sailors hurried to secure the sails before the squall hit.
Her tantrum escalated into a full-blown squall.
The weather forecast warned of possible squalls in the afternoon.