Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: squeal
IPA transcription: [skw'il]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: squeal
    Meaning: a high-pitched howl
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: squeal, oink
    Meaning: utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
Usage examples
  • If he gets the money you can squeal to the police.
  • The male otter never makes any complaint when seized by the dogs, or even when transfixed with a spear, but the females emit a very shrill squeal.
  • By evil luck, this child began to squeal about his mother, having been petted hitherto, and wont to get all he wanted, by raising his voice but a little.