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TOEFL BNC: 15740 COCA: 12246

squeak
1 squeak /ˈskwiːk/ verb
squeaks; squeaked; squeaking
1 squeak
/ˈskwiːk/
verb
squeaks; squeaked; squeaking
Learner's definition of SQUEAK
1 
[no object] : to make a short, high-pitched cry or noise发出短促的尖叫声；吱吱叫
2 
always followed by an adverb or preposition, [no object] : to barely succeed at doing something : to almost lose or fail but to finally succeed, win, etc.勉强成功；险胜
3 
[+ object] : to say (something) in a high-pitched voice especially because you are nervous or excited（尤指因为紧张或兴奋）尖声说
2 squeak /ˈskwiːk/ noun
plural squeaks
2 squeak
/ˈskwiːk/
noun
plural squeaks
Learner's definition of SQUEAK
[count]
: a sharp, high-pitched cry or sound尖叫声；吱吱声
TOEFL BNC: 15740 COCA: 12246

squeak

1 of 2

verb

ˈskwēk How to pronounce squeak (audio)
squeaked; squeaking; squeaks

intransitive verb

1
: to utter or make a short shrill cry or noise
2
: squeal sense 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

squeak

2 of 2

noun

1
: a sharp shrill cry or sound
2
: escape
a close squeak
squeaky
ˈskwē-kē How to pronounce squeak (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

Verb

Example Sentences

Verb 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. Noun She gave out a squeak. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The Grizzlies needed extremely bad performances by the Warriors from deep and also needed Ja Morant to put up nearly 50 points just to squeak by the Warriors in Game 2. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2022 Sarah has been filled with commotion — and squeak toys. Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2022 Friday night, the Yankees had to work extra hard just to squeak one out, but Saturday night in the Bronx the Bombers left no doubts. Kristie Ackert, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2022 Other commission supporters who decided to take on a re-election were unable to squeak through. Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 10 June 2022 Gallen is enough to keep the Cubs at bay with their hitting here and the D-backs should be able to squeak out a win here as their offense has still been scoring a lot of runs in their games despite losing a few games to the Dodgers. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 19 May 2022 Hopefully squeak into the playoffs as a wild card and do some damage. Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2022 The higher average temperatures at fault also threaten pikas, the beloved mouse-like mammals that live on high-elevation rocky slopes and squeak adorable warnings whenever a human comes near. Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2022 Whales communicate over long distances with bellowing wails, and manatees will squeak and chirp when aroused, frightened or while interacting with one another. Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Feb. 2022
Noun
The occasional squeak of sneakers pierces the air, but otherwise the quiet is absolute, settling over the theater like a soft blanket. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Teague picked up an errant piece of trash, then tugged on the door frame to find the source of a squeak. Arkansas Online, 31 July 2022 It has been subsumed by China, with barely more than a squeak of protest from democratic countries. Mike O'sullivan, Forbes, 27 June 2022 The most difficult part of fixing many common floor squeaks is determining the cause of the squeak. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2022 It has been subsumed by China, with barely more than a squeak of protest from democratic countries. Mike O'sullivan, Forbes, 27 June 2022 The mouth isn’t more than a line that’s been digitally scribbled onto the lower part of his face, yet what comes out of that mouth, the small nuggets of wisdom delivered in a raspy squeak, can feel profound. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2022 Francesca vanishes without a squeak of acknowledgment from her family. ELLE, 14 Apr. 2022 In fact, for many of America’s top basketball schools, the team is synonymous with its home arena and evokes images of pristine, shiny floors, the squeak of sneakers running back and forth, and the loud buzz of a clock that’s timed out. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 15 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English squeken, of imitative origin

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of squeak was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing squeak
TOEFL BNC: 15740 COCA: 12246
squeak

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + SQUEAK | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤little, small小聲的咯吱聲▸➤high, high-pitched尖厲的叫聲➤frightened, terrified害怕的／恐懼的尖叫聲VERB + SQUEAK➤give, let out發出尖叫聲／咯吱聲▸➤hear聽到尖叫聲／咯吱聲PREPOSITION➤with a squeak咯吱一聲◇The door opened with a squeak.門咯吱一聲開了。➤squeak of⋯的尖叫聲◇She gave a little squeak of surprise.她驚訝地小聲尖叫了一下。PHRASES➤not a squeak (BrE, figurative) 聲氣全無；無消息◇'Have you heard from them?' 'Not a squeak since yesterday.'“你有他們的消息嗎？”“從昨天起就沒有一點兒消息。”➤a squeak of protest (figurative, especially BrE) 尖聲的抗議◇The situation was allowed to continue without a squeak of protest from the government.政府沒有作出任何抗議的表示，這一事態得以持續下去。➤a squeak of surprise吃驚的尖叫聲  ➡ note at sound

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