First Known Use: 1624
Dictionary
1squelch
verb \ˈskwelch\
: to stop (something) from continuing by doing or saying something
Full Definition of SQUELCH
transitive verb
1
2
: to emit or move with a sucking sound
intransitive verb
1
: to emit a sucking sound
2
: to splash through water, slush, or mire
— squelch·er noun
See squelch defined for English-language learners
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of SQUELCH
origin unknown
Related to SQUELCH
- Synonyms
- clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, repress, silence, slap down, snuff (out), squash, quell, subdue, suppress
Rhymes with SQUELCH
2squelch
noun
Definition of SQUELCH
1
: a sound of or as if of semiliquid matter under suction <the squelch of mud>
2
: the act of suppressing; especially : a retort that silences an opponent
— squelchy adjective
See squelch defined for kids First Known Use of SQUELCH
1895
Learn More About SQUELCH
Browse
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up squelch? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).