Definition of squeal
squealer
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Examples of squeal in a Sentence
The car squealed to a stop.
He squealed the tires and drove off.
She squealed to the teacher.
“Let me go,” she squealed.
Origin and Etymology of squeal
Middle English squelen, of imitative origin
First Known Use: 14th century
squeal
Definition of squeal
: a shrill sharp cry or noise
Examples of squeal in a Sentence
She heard the pig's squeals.
1747
First Known Use of squeal
1747
SQUEAL Defined for English Language Learners
squeal
playDefinition of squeal for English Language Learners
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: to make or cause (something) to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
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: to tell someone in authority (such as the police or a teacher) about something wrong that someone has done
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: to say (something) in a high and excited voice
squeal
Definition of squeal for English Language Learners
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: a long, high-pitched cry or noise
SQUEAL Defined for Kids
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