squall

A brief sudden violent windstorm, often accompanied by rain or snow.

A brief commotion.

To blow strongly for a brief period.

A loud, harsh cry.

To scream or cry loudly and harshly.

To blow a squall: used chieflyimpersonally: as, itsqualled terribly.

A sudden and violent gust of wind, or a succession of such gusts, usually accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet. In a ship’s log-book abbreviated q.

Synonyms Gale, etc. See wind.

A baby; pet; minx; girl: used vaguely, in endearment or reproach.

To cry out; scream or cry violently, as a frightened woman or a child in anger or distress: used in contempt or dislike.