• Squeak

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /skwiːk/
    • Rhymes: -iːk

    Full definition of squeak

    Noun

    squeak

    (plural squeaks)
    1. A short, high-pitched sound, as of two objects rubbing together, or the calls of small animals.
    2. (games) A card game similar to group solitaire.

    Verb

    1. (intransitive) To emit a short, high-pitched sound.
    2. (intransitive, slang) To inform, to squeal.
      • DrydenIf he be obstinate, put a civil question to him upon the rack, and he squeaks, I warrant him.
    3. (transitive) To speak or sound in a high-pitched manner.
    4. (intransitive, games) To empty the pile of 13 cards a player deals to themself in the card game of the same name.
    5. (intransitive, informal) To win or progress by a narrow margin.
      • 1999, Surfer (volume 40, issues 7-12)... allowing Parkinson to squeak into the final by a half-point margin.
      • 2011, October 23, Tom Fordyce, 2011 Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand 8-7 France, France were transformed from the feeble, divided unit that had squeaked past Wales in the semi-final, their half-backs finding the corners with beautifully judged kicks from hand, the forwards making yards with every drive and a reorganised Kiwi line-out beginning to malfunction.

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