Looking for the meaning of the word SQUEALS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SQUEALS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Squeal
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (as a verb): imitative. The noun dates from the mid 18th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
skwiːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a long, high-pitched cry or noise
Short Definition:long, high-pitched cry or noise
Examples:- they drew up with a squeal of brakes
Word: Squeal
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
skwiːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make a squeal
Short Definition:make squeal
Examples:- the girls squealed with delight
Definition:
inform on someone to the police or a person in authority
Short Definition:inform on someone to police or person in authority
Examples:- she feared they would victimize her for squealing on their pals
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