Looking for the meaning of the word SQUEAKING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SQUEAKING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Squeak
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (as a verb): imitative; compare with Swedish skväka ‘croak’, also with squeal and shriek. The noun dates from the early 17th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
skwiːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make a high-pitched sound or cry
Short Definition:make high-pitched sound or cry
Examples:- he oiled the hinges to stop them squeaking
Definition:
succeed in achieving something by a very narrow margin
Short Definition:succeed in achieving something by very narrow margin
Examples:- the bill squeaked through with just six votes to spare
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 26
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 23
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 23
