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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024squeal /skwil/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Animal Behaviora somewhat long, sharp cry, as of pain, fear, pleasure, or surprise:a squeal of pain.
v. - Animal Behaviorto say or express (a squeal): [no object]The teenagers squealed with delight.[used with quotations]"We're so thrilled!'' they all squealed.
- Slang Termsto give information to authorities, as the police, about one's fellow criminals;
inform:[no object]One of the thieves squealed to the police, who then captured the rest of the gang.
squeal•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024squeal (skwēl),USA pronunciation n. - Animal Behaviora somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
- Slang Terms
- an instance of informing against someone.
- a protest or complaint;
beef.
v.i. - Animal Behaviorto utter or emit a squeal or squealing sound.
- Slang Terms
- to turn informer;
inform. - to protest or complain;
beef.
v.t. - to utter or produce with a squeal.
- 1250–1300; Middle English squelen; imitative
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: squeal /skwiːl/ n - a high shrill yelp, as of pain
- a screaming sound, as of tyres when a car brakes suddenly
vb - to utter a squeal or with a squeal
- (intransitive) slang to confess information about another
- (intransitive) informal chiefly Brit to complain or protest loudly
Etymology: 13th Century squelen, of imitative originˈsquealer n |