squeal

7 definitions • 11 examples

to make a long, very high sound or cry:

We could hear the piglets squealing as we entered the farmyard.

The brakes squealed as the van rounded the corner.

The two children squealed with joy.

to complain about something loudly:

The threat of further changes in the education system is making teachers squeal.

to give information to the police about people you know who have committed a crime:

When he finds out who squealed on him, he's going to make them very sorry.

a long, very high sound or cry:

Erik collapsed into giggles and squeals as Penny began tickling him.

The train ground to a halt with a squeal of brakes.

to make a long, very high sound or cry:

[ I ] The tires squealed as I sped away.

[ T ] "This is awesome," Mary Lou squealed in her coach’s ear.

to give the authorities information about people you know who have committed crimes or done something wrong:

He refused to squeal on his buddies.

a long, very high sound or cry:

She collapsed into giggles and squeals when her sister tickled her.