Definition of squeaker
1 : one that squeaks
2 : a contest (such as a game or an election) won by a small margin
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Examples of squeaker in a Sentence
They won in a 10–9 squeaker.
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SQUEAKER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of squeaker for English Language Learners
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: a contest (such as a game or an election) that is won by only a small amount
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