squeak meaning and definition

SQUEAK noun

Definition of squeak (noun)

1. a short high-pitched noise
   • "the squeak of shoes on powdery snow"
2. something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin
   • synonyms: close call, close shave, narrow escape, squeaker

SQUEAK verb

Definition of squeak (verb)

1. make a high-pitched, screeching noise
   • "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise"
   • synonyms: creak, screak, screech, skreak, whine