Associations to the word «Squeak»
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Wiktionary
SQUEAK, noun. A short, high-pitched sound, as of two objects rubbing together, or the calls of small animals.
SQUEAK, noun. (games) A card game similar to group solitaire.
SQUEAK, verb. (intransitive) To emit a short, high-pitched sound.
SQUEAK, verb. (intransitive) (slang) To inform, to squeal.
SQUEAK, verb. (transitive) To speak or sound in a high-pitched manner.
SQUEAK, verb. (intransitive) (games) To empty the pile of 13 cards a player deals to themself in the card game of the same name.
SQUEAK, verb. (intransitive) (informal) To win or progress by a narrow margin.
SQUEAK OUT, verb. (US) To achieve something by a small margin.
Dictionary definition
SQUEAK, noun. A short high-pitched noise; "the squeak of shoes on powdery snow".
SQUEAK, noun. Something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin.
SQUEAK, verb. Make a high-pitched, screeching noise; "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise".
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