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- [skree-ching]
- /ˈskri tʃɪŋ/
- /skriːtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skree-ching]
- /ˈskri tʃɪŋ/
Definitions of screeching word
- adjective screeching causing or uttering screeches: screeching bats. 1
- adjective screeching characteristic of screeches; harshly shrill: a screeching tone. 1
- noun screeching a harsh, shrill cry or sound: an owl's screech; the screech of brakes. 1
- verb without object screeching to utter or make a harsh, shrill cry or sound: The child screeched hysterically. The brakes screeched. 1
- verb with object screeching to utter with a screech: She screeched her warning. 1
- adjective screeching producing a shrill, harsh, or high-pitched cry 0
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Origin of screeching
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-20; screech + -ing2, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Screeching
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
screeching popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
screeching usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for screeching
adj screeching
- clanging — a clanging sound.
- clangorous — a loud, resonant sound; clang.
- ear piercing — hole in ear for jewellery
- ear-piercing — extremely harsh and irritating to the ear: ear-piercing noise.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
adjective screeching
noun screeching
- yelling — Present participle of yell.
Top questions with screeching
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