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Squeaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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squeaker

 

[ หˆskwiหkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sound producer

A squeaker is a small device that produces a squeaking sound, often used in toys or other devices. These devices can be found in stuffed animals, dog toys, or novelty products. The sound is typically created when air is pushed through a small opening, making a high-pitched noise. Squeakers are often used to entertain pets or to attract the attention of children. They are usually made of plastic or rubber and can vary in size and shape.

Synonyms

noisemaker, sound maker, whistler.

Examples of usage

  • The dog loves to play with its squeaker toy.
  • She pressed the squeaker in the stuffed animal.
  • The children giggled as the squeaker emitted funny sounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "squeaker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chiadeira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคขเคผเคพเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quietscher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdecit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะธัั‚ัƒะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piszczek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ—ใ‚€ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท siffleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chirriador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cฤฑzฤฑrtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚‘์‚‘์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุช ุตุฑูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piลกลฅalka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรญskatko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑๅฑๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cvrฤanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skvikari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹าฃา“ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ–แƒฃแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cฤฑrฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chirriador

Etymology

The word 'squeaker' is derived from the verb 'squeak', which comes from Middle English 'squeken', meaning to emit a short, high-pitched sound. The first known use of 'squeak' dates back to the 14th century. The suffix '-er' is commonly used in English to denote someone or something that performs an action, in this case, producing a squeaking noise. Over time, 'squeaker' became widely associated with toys designed to elicit playful reactions. These squeaky devices contributed to a playful atmosphere, especially in children's toys, and have maintained their popularity through the centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,461, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.