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Definitions of squeak by words

noun squeak by a short, sharp, shrill cry; a sharp, high-pitched sound. 1
noun squeak by Informal. opportunity; chance: their last squeak to correct the manuscript. 1
noun squeak by an escape from defeat, danger, death, or destruction (usually qualified by narrow or close). 1
verb without object squeak by to utter or emit a squeak or squeaky sound. 1
verb without object squeak by Slang. to confess or turn informer; squeal. 1
verb with object squeak by to utter or sound with a squeak or squeaks. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English squeken, perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Swedish skväka to croak

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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