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squealing Definition and Meaning in English (squealing definition)

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Synonyms:shriekingyelpingscreeching
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Squealing definition: The act of making a long, high-pitched cry or sound, often associated with fear, pain, or excitement, typically by an animal or a person.

Definitions of Squealing

  1. 1gerund

    The act of making a long, high-pitched cry or sound, often associated with fear, pain, or excitement, typically by an animal or a person.

  2. 2verb(informal)

    The act of informing on someone or revealing a secret, often used in an informal or slang context.

  3. 3gerund

    The act of making a loud, unpleasant, high-pitched sound, typically by machinery or tires.

Example Sentences

“The piglet was squealing loudly as it ran away from the farmer.”

“He was accused of squealing on his friends to the police.”

“The car tires were squealing as it rounded the corner.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivesqueal
third person singularsqueals
past tensesquealed
agent nounsquealer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

squeal on someonephrasal_verb

To inform on someone, especially to an authority figure.

squeal with delightcollocation

To make a high-pitched sound due to intense happiness or excitement.

squeal of tirescollocation

The loud, high-pitched sound made by vehicle tires when braking suddenly or turning sharply.

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What is the meaning of Squealing in English?▼
Squealing definition: The act of making a long, high-pitched cry or sound, often associated with fear, pain, or excitement, typically by an animal or a person.
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'Squealing' translates to 'squealing' in English. Squealing definition: The act of making a long, high-pitched cry or sound, often associated with fear, pain, or excitement, typically by an animal or a person.
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