First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1squeak
verb \ˈskwēk\
: to make a short, high-pitched cry or noise
: to barely succeed at doing something : to almost lose or fail but to finally succeed, win, etc.
: to say (something) in a high-pitched voice especially because you are nervous or excited
Full Definition of SQUEAK
intransitive verb
1
: to utter or make a short shrill cry or noise
2
: squeal 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
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Origin of SQUEAK
Middle English squeken, of imitative origin
Related to SQUEAK
- Synonyms
- fink, grass (on) [British slang], inform, rat (on), sing, snitch, split (on) [British], squeal, talk, tell (on)
2squeak
noun
: a sharp, high-pitched cry or sound
Full Definition of SQUEAK
1
: a sharp shrill cry or sound
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First Known Use of SQUEAK
1700
SQUEAKING Defined for Kids
1squeak
verb \ˈskwēk\
squeakedsqueak·ing
Definition of SQUEAK for Kids
1
: to make a short high-pitched cry or sound
2
: to barely get, win, or pass <He squeaked through the fence.>
2squeak
noun
Definition of SQUEAK for Kids
: a short high-pitched cry or sound
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