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squeal squeal

Spelling: [skweel]

IPA: /skwil/

Squeal is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 85 anagrams from letters in squeal (aelqsu).

Definitions for squeal

noun

1. a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
2. Slang. an instance of informing against someone. a protest or complaint; beef.

verb (used with object)

1. to utter or produce with a squeal.

verb (used without object)

1. to utter or emit a squeal or squealing sound.
2. Slang. to turn informer; inform. to protest or complain; beef.

Origin of squeal

1250-1300; Middle English squelen; imitative

Examples for squeal

Even with all the money in the bank, most Hollywood stars and executives are loathe to squeal to protect their own hide.

When I squeal, Andy, it'll be when there's nothing but the voice left.

My friend, you get your hands on him, and I'll squeal on him till I'm blue in the face.

There was a squeal, and Mr. Green rolled forward into the room.

London might squeal for reprisals, but Boveyhayne never squealed.

She did not squeal nor shudder, but sat regarding it with gentle pride.

Some sound concrete clarion calls, some are like string quartets, some trumpet brazen marches, and some squeal in sheer discord.

Suddenly his breath exploded in what was almost a squeal of delight.

There came a squeal of amazement from Aggie, a start of incredulity from Garson.

I'll not be trapped this way by her and let her off without a squeal.