squeak

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a short, high-pitched sound made by a small animal or by objects rubbing together

   A faint squeak came from the mouse's hiding place.

2. 2
   verb

   to make a short, high-pitched sound

   The rusty hinge began to squeak whenever the door moved.

3. 3
   verb

   to say something in a high-pitched or frightened voice

   "Look behind you," he managed to squeak.

An imitative word recorded in late Middle English, representing a short high sound; compare related echoic words such as squeal and squawk.

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