squeal
🇺🇸
/skwiːl/
🇬🇧
/skwiːl/
verb
R
to make a high-pitched, loud noise
The piglets squealed when they were fed.
R
to speak in a high-pitched voice, often out of excitement or fear
She squealed with delight when she saw the surprise party.
R
to inform authorities about illegal activities, often secretly
He squealed on his friend to the police.
noun
R
a high-pitched, loud sound, often made by an animal or a machine
The squeal of the brakes made everyone jump.
translation
to make a high-pitched, loud noise; to speak in a high-pitched voice, often out of excitement or fear; to inform authorities about illegal activities, often secretly
a high-pitched, loud sound, often made by an animal or a machine
Word Forms
3rd Present
squeals
Progressive
squealing
Past
squealed
Plural
squeals
Perfect
squealed