Main Entry: ¹squeal

Pronunciation: \ˈskwēl\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English squelen, of imitative origin

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 : to make a shrill cry or noise
2 a : to turn informer <squeal to the police> b : complain, protesttransitive verb 1 : to express with or as if with a squeal
2 : to cause to make a loud shrill noise <squealing the tires>

— squeal·er noun