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Squeal: meaning, definitions and examples

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squeal

 

[ skwiหl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

loud noise

To make a loud, high-pitched sound, especially because of pain or fear.

Synonyms

scream, shriek, yelp

Examples of usage

  • The piglet squealed in fear when it saw the snake.
  • The brakes on the car squealed as it came to a sudden stop.
Context #2 | Noun

sound

A long, high-pitched cry or noise.

Synonyms

cry, screech, yell

Examples of usage

  • The squeal of the brakes could be heard from miles away.
  • The child let out a loud squeal of excitement.

Translations

Translations of the word "squeal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guincho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ€เค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quietschen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teriakan melengking

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piszczeฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒƒใ‚ญใƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cri aigu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chillido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cฤฑyaklama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฝฅ๊ฝฅ ์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑุฎุฉ ุญุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piลกtฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ piลกลฅanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ–ๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cviljenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะธา›ั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑฤŸฤฑrtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chillido

Word origin

The word 'squeal' originated in the late 16th century and is believed to be imitative of the sound itself. It has been used to describe high-pitched cries or noises ever since.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,913, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.