Squeakily: meaning, definitions and examples
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squeakily
[ หskwiหkษชli ]
sound description
Squeakily refers to producing a high-pitched, short sound characteristic of a squeak. It is often used to describe the way in which certain objects, like toys or hinges, make sound when moved or interacted with. The term evokes a sense of playfulness, as it is frequently associated with children's toys or cartoonish scenarios. Additionally, it may describe a nervous or hesitant manner of speaking.
Synonyms
high-pitched, noisy, piercing, shrill, squeaky.
Examples of usage
- The door opened squeakily as it hadn't been used for years.
- She whispered squeakily as she shared her secret.
- The mouse ran squeakily across the floor.
- His voice came out squeakily when he addressed the crowd.
Translations
Translations of the word "squeakily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น squeakily
๐ฎ๐ณ squeakily
๐ฉ๐ช squeakily
- quiekend
- quietschend
๐ฎ๐ฉ squeakily
- berdecit
- bergetar
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบัะธะฟััะต
๐ต๐ฑ skrzypiฤ co
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท crissement
๐ช๐ธ chirriante
๐น๐ท cฤฑzฤฑrdayarak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ผ์ต๋ผ์ตํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุตูุช ุตุฑูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ skลรญpavฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ skripe
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑๅฑไฝๅๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกkripajoฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ skrรฆklulega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััััะปะดะฐะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแ แฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cฤฑldฤฑraraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ chirriante
Etymology
The word 'squeakily' is derived from the verb 'squeak', which has its origins in the early 17th century. It is believed to be an alteration of the Middle English word 'squeken', likely imitated from the sound itself. The formation of the adverb 'squeakily' follows the common English pattern of adding the suffix '-ly' to adjectives or verbs, indicating the manner in which an action is performed. In contemporary use, 'squeakily' is often applied in both literal and figurative contexts, such as describing sounds made by inanimate objects, conveying emotional states, or even depicting situations with a sense of urgency or nervousness. As language evolved, the term became more associated with playful connotations, frequently appearing in literature and media aimed at children.