Squeakier: meaning, definitions and examples

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squeakier

 

[ ˈskwiːkiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sound quality

The term 'squeakier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'squeaky', which describes a high-pitched sound similar to a squeak. This sound is often associated with objects that creak or make noise when they are moved. For instance, an old door may produce a squeaky noise when it is opened or closed. Additionally, squeakier can refer to something that is more characterized by squeaks than another object. It is commonly used in comparison to highlight the difference in sound quality.

Synonyms

noisier, shriller, squeaky

Examples of usage

  • The toy is squeakier than the previous one.
  • Her voice became squeakier as she got excited.
  • The new shoes make a squeakier sound on the floor.

Translations

Translations of the word "squeakier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais rangente

🇮🇳 जोर से चिल्लाने वाला

🇩🇪 quietscher

🇮🇩 lebih berdecit

🇺🇦 пищніший

🇵🇱 bardziej piszczący

🇯🇵 よりきしむ

🇫🇷 plus grinçant

🇪🇸 más chirriante

🇹🇷 daha cırtlak

🇰🇷 더 시끄러운

🇸🇦 أكثر صريرًا

🇨🇿 více skřípavý

🇸🇰 viac škrípavý

🇨🇳 更尖锐的

🇸🇮 bolj škripajoč

🇮🇸 mjúkari

🇰🇿 көпіршік

🇬🇪 მრავალხმიანი

🇦🇿 daha cırıldayan

🇲🇽 más chirriante

Etymology

The word 'squeak' originated from the Middle English word 'squeken', which meant to emit a short, high-pitched sound. This term is thought to have Germanic roots, comparable to the Dutch 'squeken' or the Low German 'squeken', both reflecting similar meanings. As language evolved, the use of 'squeak' expanded to encompass various contexts involving high-pitched sounds from objects, animals, or even human voices. The comparative form 'squeakier' has been used to describe an increase in the level of squeakiness, whether in terms of sound or in metaphorical applications, such as describing the personalities or expressions that may exhibit a higher degree of excitement or agitation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,398, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.