Definition of squeak
intransitive verb
1 : to utter or make a short shrill cry or noise
2 : squeal 2a
3 : to pass, succeed, or win by a narrow margin just squeaked by in the election
transitive verb
: to utter in a shrill piping tone
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Examples of squeak in a Sentence
I could hear the mouse squeaking.
She squeaked when I pinched her.
My shoes squeak when I walk.
The wheel squeaks when it turns.
He squeaked into office by fewer than 2,000 votes.
“I can't believe it!” she squeaked.
Origin and Etymology of squeak
Middle English squeken, of imitative origin
First Known Use: 14th century
Examples of squeak in a Sentence
She gave out a squeak.
1671
First Known Use of squeak
1671
SQUEAK Defined for English Language Learners
squeak
playDefinition of squeak for English Language Learners
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: to make a short, high-pitched cry or noise
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: to barely succeed at doing something : to almost lose or fail but to finally succeed, win, etc.
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: to say (something) in a high-pitched voice especially because you are nervous or excited
squeak
Definition of squeak for English Language Learners
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: a sharp, high-pitched cry or sound
SQUEAK Defined for Kids
Definition of squeak for Students
squeaked
;squeaking
1 : to make a short high-pitched cry or sound
2 : to barely get, win, or pass He squeaked through the fence.
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