Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
squeal-like-a-stuck-pig
idiomatic expression
/skwiːl laɪk ə stʌk pɪɡ/
Definition
To make a loud, high-pitched noise or cry, often in a way that is exaggerated or comical.
Examples
- When he heard he had to do the presentation alone, he squealed like a stuck pig.
- She squealed like a stuck pig when she found out she had won the lottery.
- Don’t just stand there squealing like a stuck pig; help me solve this problem!
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used to describe someone who is making a fuss or a big deal over something trivial, often in a dramatic manner.
Synonyms
- complain
- whine
- protest
- make a fuss
