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squeeze
squeeze
noun
Definition of SQUEEZE
1
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing <he gave the plastic bag a squeeze and then folded it up for storage>
Synonyms compacting, compaction, condensation, condensing, constricting, constriction, contracting, contraction, squeeze, squeezing, telescoping
Related Words abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), curtailment, shortening; concentration, consolidation; simplification, streamlining; decreasing, diminishment, lessening
Near Antonyms dilation, dispersion, dissipation, scattering; distension (or distention), inflation, swelling
Antonyms decompression, expansion
2
slang a person with whom one is in love <she and her main squeeze are spending Valentine's Day at a romantic country inn>
Synonyms beloved, darling, dear, flame, hon, honey, love, squeeze [slang], sweet, sweetie, sweetie pie, truelove
Related Words beau, boy, boyfriend, fellow, man, swain; gal, girl, girlfriend, inamorata, ladylove, lass, mistress, tootsie; amour, lover, paramour; doll, duck(s) [chiefly British], pet; date, escort, steady; admirer, gallant, suitor, wooer; groom, husband; bride, wife; significant other; fiancé, intended; crush, heartthrob
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