squealer

squeal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skweel]
- /skwil/
- /ˈskwiːlə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skweel]
- /skwil/

Definitions of squealer word

noun squealer a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise. 1
noun squealer Slang. an instance of informing against someone. a protest or complaint; beef. 1
verb without object squealer to utter or emit a squeal or squealing sound. 1
verb without object squealer Slang. to turn informer; inform. to protest or complain; beef. 1
verb with object squealer to utter or produce with a squeal. 1

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Origin of squealer

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English squelen; imitative

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Parts of speech for Squealer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Squealer

squealer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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.

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Synonyms for squealer

noun squealer

babbler — a person who babbles
backstabber — someone who attacks another deceitfully, behind his or her back
bag of wind — windbag.
blabbermouth — a person who talks too much or indiscreetly
canary — Canaries are small yellow birds which sing beautifully and are often kept as pets.

All 33 Synonyms of squealer