Definition of Squeak
Squeak
squeak
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(noun)
a short, sharp, high-pitched noise or cry;
e.g. The mouse gave a squeak and ran away from the cat. He gave a squeak of fear when I snuck up behind him and grabbed him.
(noun)
figuratively, a single instance of communication, such as a statement or a remark;
e.g. I haven't heard a squeak from her since she left town two weeks ago.
(verb)
to make a short, sharp, high-pitched noise or cry, or to say something in such a voice, usually to show excitement or nervousness;
e.g. The door has started to squeak because its hinge has become rusty. I could barely squeak out my name because I was so nervous when I met my favorite actor.
(verb)
(informal) to inform authorities of someone's wrongdoing;
e.g. You must promise you won't squeak if you want to come with us on our adventure.
(verb)
(informal) to achieve something, such as to win or succeed at it, by a very narrow margin;
e.g. The team managed to squeak a spot in the finals after winning the semi-final by just one point.
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