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| squeal [ skweel ] |
verb (past and past participle squealed, present participle squeal·ing, 3rd person present singular squeals) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb give short high cry: to say something, speak, or make a sound in a loud high-pitched tone
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2. intransitive verb become informer: to give information or evidence against somebody to the police
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slang disapproving
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noun (plural squeals) |
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1. shrill cry: a short high cry expressing pain, excitement, delight, or other strong emotion
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2. loud high sound: the screaming sound made by tires when a vehicle brakes suddenly
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| [13th century. An imitation of the sound] |
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 squeal·er noun |
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