Main Entry:

¹squeal

Pronunciation:

\ˈskwēl\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English squelen, of imitative origin

Date:

14th century

intransitive verb1: to make a shrill cry or noise2 a: to turn informer <squeal to the police> b: complain, protesttransitive verb1: to express with or as if with a squeal2: to cause to make a loud shrill noise <squealing the tires>

— squeal·er noun