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squeal Definition

squeal (skwēl)

intransitive verb

  1. to utter or make a long, shrill cry or sound
  2. Slang to act as an informer; betray a secret: often with on

Etymology: ME squelen, prob. akin to ON skvala, to cry out, yell < IE *(s)kwel-, var. of base *kel- > L calare, to cry out, clamor, a cry

transitive verb

to utter in a squeal

noun

a long, shrill cry or sound

squeal Related Forms
squealer noun
squeal Synonyms

squeal

v.

shout, yell, screech; see cry 1, 3.

squeal Usage Examples

Object

  • pig: There are also pictures and farm sounds to download, such as a squealing pig and a hen laying an egg.
  • brake: Clicking gears, squealing brakes, cables dying for some lube?
  • noise: Pump makes a loud squealing noise, it heats up or is not running to its full capability.
  • guitar: The introduction of squealing guitars and manic Drum ' n ' Bass powerfully brings this Deliverance -style movie to an unexpected climax.

Converse of object

  • emit: Instead she emits a bloodcurdling squeal, accompanied by a torrent of tears.
  • hear: Then, suddenly we heard squeals of delight from some ball game or other from behind a line of trees.

Adjective modifier

  • high-pitched: Most puppies will stop biting with a high-pitched squeal from you.
  • pitched: They usually voice their protest simply by letting out a high pitched squeal.
  • loud: Then with a loud squeal we would roar up toward the Market cross.
  • high: They usually voice their protest simply by letting out a high pitched squeal.

Modifying Another Word

  • loudly: Ever wondered why the Tories are not squealing loudly about how unfair the system is against them at the moment?

Noun used with modifier

  • brake: Rapid drying, stops brake squeal, free seized brakes.
  • tire: Put the car in reverse and, with a healthy dose of white smoke and tire squeal, perform a 180.

Used with why or when

  • when: If you squeal when you hit a bird, control yourself!

Preposition: of

  • delight: Ellie's squeal of delight, I am sure, could be heard in London.
  • brake: He finally heard the whistle, then the squeal of the brakes.
  • tire: Sit back and enjoy the roar of the engine and the squeal of tires on tarmac from the great racing circuits of the world.

Preposition: with

  • delight: No doubt then too I shall squeal with delight again.

Preposition: like

  • pig: Toby was squealing like a pig caught under the gate.
  • girl: Shocking Arm Wrestling Not the type to squeal like a girl?