See Also: squeak(1)(dictionary)
squeak(2)(dictionary)
bubble and squeak(dictionary)
squeak 1, verb(dictionary)
squeak 2, noun(dictionary)
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squeak(1) (iou)



squeak noun. [skwi:k] E17.
[from the verb.]
The action of squeaking. Earliest in put to the squeak, cause to squeak. E17.
a. A short thin high-pitched cry made by a person or animal; a short squeal; colloq. (in neg. contexts) a single sound or communication. E18.
A. Wilson Her little-girl's voice seemed higher than ever.., almost a squeak. T. Parks Graham phones regularly, while from Garry..never a squeak.
b. A thin sharp high-pitched sound produced by a musical instrument, an unoiled hinge, etc. E19.
bubble and squeak: see BUBBLE noun 4.
I. Murdoch He..heard the squeak of the kitchen door.
a. A very slight chance for something. Now rare. E18.
b. A narrow escape, a close shave; a success barely attained. Chiefly in narrow squeak s.v. NARROW adjective. E19.
H. L. Wilson A man who has had a narrow squeak from drowning.
slang.
a. A criminal who informs on others. L18-L19.
b. A piece of incriminating evidence offered to the police. Chiefly in put in the squeak, turn informer. E20.