adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Tending to produce a high-pitched sound or squeak.

Adjective

1. 1
   having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

squeakingacuteargutecreakyear piercingear-piercing

Example

More examples

"Who wants to buy a motorcycle with squeaky brakes?"

Etymology

From squeak + -y.

Related phrases

squeaky bum timesqueaky cheesesqueaky cleansqueaky wheelsqueaky wheel systemthe squeaky wheel gets the greasethe squeaky wheel gets the oil

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