Synonyms

squeaky

American

[skwee-kee] / ˈskwi ki /

adjective

squeakier, squeakiest

squeaking; tending to squeak.

His squeaky shoes could be heard across the lobby.

Other Word Forms

squeakily adverb
squeakiness noun

Etymology

Origin of squeaky

First recorded in 1860–65; squeak + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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Otherwise, our users call every other day to be the squeaky wheel,” he says.

From MarketWatch

I sneezed and the pixies squealed and shot away for a moment but then came back, full of squeaky chatter.

From Literature

Each raw bite is crisp and fresh, squeaky, even.

From Salon

Jonah asked, twisting his face into an imitation of a terrified little kid and making his voice come out high and squeaky: “Oooh, Mommy, Daddy, that piece of paper scared me.”

From Literature

Then the squeaky feedback of the speakers made his ears hurt.

From Literature

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