Howlback

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A high-pitched squeal produced by feedback when a microphone is too close to its connected speakers. uncountable

Synonyms

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feedbackfeedbackhowlroundhowlround

Etymology

Blend of howl + feedback.

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