Squeak

/skwiːk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A short, high-pitched sound.

There was a loud squeak when I opened the rusty gate.

A brief or sudden utterance of something, often involving a plea for help.

The kitten let out a squeak when it was dropped.

verb

To make a short, high-pitched sound.

The mouse began to squeak when it got caught in the trap.

To say something in a high-pitched voice or with difficulty.

She managed to squeak out a response despite her fear.

Middle English squeken, of imitative origin.

squeak by

To manage to do something with difficulty.

no squeak

Indicates that something is firmly set or secure.

squeaker

Someone or something that squeaks.

squeaky

Producing a squeak; high-pitched.

To inform on someone.

He squeaked to the teacher about the prank.

To get by with minimal effort.

I just squeaked through the exam.