Squeak
Pronunciation: /ˈskwiːk/
Squeak (verb)
- to make a short, high-pitched noise, like a mouse or a door.
- to barely achieve something, often with difficulty.
Examples
- The door will squeak if not oiled.
- Shoes often squeak on wet floors.
Common collocations: squeak loudly, squeak by, squeak through, squeak by, high-pitched squeak
Squeak (noun)
- a short, high-pitched sound made by something or someone.
Examples
- The chair made a squeak when moved.
- A squeak came from the toy.