First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1squeal
verb \ˈskwēl\
: to make or cause (something) to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
: to tell someone in authority (such as the police or a teacher) about something wrong that someone has done
: to say (something) in a high and excited voice
Full Definition of SQUEAL
intransitive verb
1
: to make a shrill cry or noise
transitive verb
1
: to express with or as if with a squeal
2
: to cause to make a loud shrill noise <squealing the tires>
— squeal·er noun
See squeal defined for English-language learners
See squeal defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of SQUEAL
Middle English squelen, of imitative origin
Related to SQUEAL
2squeal
noun
: a long, high-pitched cry or noise
Full Definition of SQUEAL
: a shrill sharp cry or noise
See squeal defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of SQUEAL
1747
SQUEALER Defined for Kids
1squeal
verb \ˈskwēl\
squealedsqueal·ing
2squeal
noun
Definition of SQUEAL for Kids
: a sharp high-pitched cry or noise
Learn More About SQUEAL
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: squeamPrevious Word in the Dictionary: squeaky–cleanAll Words Near: squeal
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up squeal? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).