squeak

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verb

ˈskwēk 

squeaked; squeaking; squeaks

intransitive verb

1

: to utter or make a short shrill cry or noise

2

: squeal sense 2a

3

: to pass, succeed, or win by a narrow margin

just squeaked by in the election

transitive verb

: to utter in a shrill piping tone

squeak

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noun

1

: a sharp shrill cry or sound

2

: escape

a close squeak

squeaky

ˈskwē-kē 

adjective

Synonyms

Verb

• fink
• grass (on) [British slang]
• inform
• rat (on)
• sing
• snitch
• split (on) [British]
• squeal
• talk
• tell (on)

Examples of squeak in a Sentence

Verb

I could hear the mouse squeaking.

She squeaked when I pinched her.

My shoes squeak when I walk.

The wheel squeaks when it turns.

He squeaked into office by fewer than 2,000 votes.

“I can't believe it!” she squeaked.

Noun

She gave out a squeak.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The approval — widely expected after the bills squeaked through the Senate earlier this month despite fierce political opposition — strengthens the president’s hand at home and abroad as economic pressures mount. —arkansasonline.com, 29 June 2024

Still, if Oakland County turns an even deeper blue with this election, and enough of its residents vote a straight Democratic ticket, Kohli might squeak in. —Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024

Noun

There was a slight squeak on the hinges when adjusting the fit, but that would probably disappear with just a little use. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Jones provides a rubbery synth line, while Michael breaths heavily, squeaks, squeals and hiccups to soul’s delight. —A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English squeken, of imitative origin

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing squeak

• bubble and squeak
• pip-squeak

Kids Definition

squeak

1 of 2 verb

ˈskwēk 

1

: to make a short shrill cry or noise

2

: to pass, succeed, or win by a narrow margin

barely squeaked by

3

: to utter in a shrill tone

squeak

2 of 2 noun

1

: a sharp shrill cry or sound

2

: escape entry 2 sense 1

a close squeak