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/skwiːz/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act of squeezing; a compression or tight grip.
With a gentle squeeze, she made the sponge release the water.
A feeling of pressure or stress.
There was a squeeze on his time as deadlines neared.
verb
To apply pressure to something, typically in order to extract liquid from it or to compress it.
She squeezed the juice from the oranges into a pitcher.
To force something out by applying pressure.
He squeezed through the crowd to reach the front of the stage.
To press or grip tightly.
She squeezed his hand in reassurance.
Etymology
Middle English 'squisen', from Old French 'esquiser', of unknown origin
Common Phrases and Expressions
squeeze in:
To manage to fit something into a limited space or time.
squeeze out:
To extract something by applying pressure.
squeeze the juice out of:
To get the most useful or valuable part from something.
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Slang Meanings
To obtain or gather something through pressure or persuasion.
He managed to squeeze some extra cash out of his parents.
To be in a relationship with someone, often implying closeness.
She’s his squeeze.