Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
squeak
verb / noun
/skwiːk/
Definition
A short, high-pitched sound produced by a person or an object.
Examples
- The mouse let out a squeak when it was startled.
- She heard a squeak from the old floorboards as she walked across the room.
- He gave a squeak of surprise when he opened the gift.
Meaning
To make a quick, sharp noise, often like the sound of a mouse or a small mechanical device.
Synonyms
- cheep
- chirp
- whine
- crack
- creak
