Screeching

/skriːtʃɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a sound made by something that screeches.

The screeching of the brakes echoed through the empty street.

verb

making a loud, high-pitched sound, typically as a result of distress or urgency.

The tires screeching on the pavement signaled the car's sudden stop.

to make a sharp, piercing sound.

The children were screeching with joy as they ran around the playground.

From Middle English 'screchen', from Old English 'scrēcan'.

screech to a halt

To stop suddenly and abruptly.

screech to a stop

To stop quickly with a loud noise.

screech

To make a loud, high-pitched sound.

screamer

A person or thing that screeches.

screech owl

A small owl known for its screeching call.

To express extreme excitement or frustration in a loud manner.

She was screeching when she heard the news.

To complain loudly.

Stop screeching about the service!