squeaky

American  

[skwee-kee] / ˈskwi ki /

adjective

squeakier, squeakiest

1. squeaking; tending to squeak.

   His squeaky shoes could be heard across the lobby.

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Other Word Forms

• squeakily adverb
• squeakiness noun

Etymology

Origin of squeaky

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

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

Sometimes my voice would suddenly do that squeaky thing that had happened to the other boat master’s boy that day, and I knew that meant it was changing.

From Literature

The office lady rolls toward the counter in her squeaky chair.

From Literature

A squeaky new metal frame twin bed, neatly made up with sheets straight out of the store packaging, was crammed into the space.

From Literature

You sell a house at the price you believe will benefit all siblings, not just one sibling who has mastered the art of being a squeaky wheel.

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