Squeal
[skwiːl] or [skwil]
Definition
(noun.) a high-pitched howl.
(verb.) utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs.
Checker: Roderick--From WordNet
Definition
(v. i.) To cry with a sharp, shrill, prolonged sound, as certain animals do, indicating want, displeasure, or pain.
(v. i.) To turn informer; to betray a secret.
(n.) A shrill, somewhat prolonged cry.
Checker: Mattie
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. n. Cry (as a pig), yell.
Typed by Laverne
Definition
v.i. to utter a shrill and prolonged sound: to turn informer.—n. a shrill loud cry.—n. Squeal′er a young pigeon: an informer.
Editor: Stacy
Examples
- He gave an odd squeal. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Laurie screwed up his face and obeyed with a gingerly peck at each little cheek that produced another laugh, and made the babies squeal. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- The mounts of the other two warriors turned squealing in terror, and bolted in opposite directions. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- With wild, ferocious cries and amidst the nasty squealing of battle-enraged thoats we bore down upon the Zodangans. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Had they, their squealing and grunting would have grown to such a volume as to attract the attention of the warriors within the buildings. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- He recoiled, went pale, and said, in a high squealing voice: 'Pussum, what are YOU doing here? D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- As we approached them they sniffed our unfamiliar scent and with squeals of rage circled about us. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
Edited by Dinah