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screeching

American  
[skree-ching] / ˈskri tʃɪŋ /

adjective

  1. causing or uttering screeches.

    screeching bats.

  2. characteristic of screeches; harshly shrill.

    a screeching tone.


noun

  1. the act or sound of a person or thing that screeches.

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Etymology

Origin of screeching

First recorded in 1610–20; screech + -ing 2, -ing 1

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Instead, wielding my noise-canceling earbuds, Odysseus-like, I plan to smother this screeching sound to preserve my sanity.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The kitchen sinks aren’t working, and the plumbing is simultaneously screeching and groaning.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

The pandemic brought Airbnb’s growth to a screeching halt in early 2020 and caused $1 billion in cancellations.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

As China hit back with tariffs of its own, the tit-for-tat exchange sent tariff rates spiralling into the triple digits and for a few weeks brought trade between the two giants to a screeching halt.

From BBC Apr. 2, 2026

Under the efforts of both men the lid began to yield; the nails drew with a quick screeching sound, and the top of the box was thrown back.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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