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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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When they took the stage, the band wasted no time exploding into a searing 10-song set led by “That Girl” and including a screeching cover of the Kingsmen’s “Louie Louie.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The concern among many observers is that Fedorov's departure will bring his ambitious reform and innovation programme to a screeching halt, despite Zelensky's assurances that nothing will change.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

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

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

That came to a screeching halt after Zscaler on May 26 beat Wall Street’s expectations with its fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings but reported sales guidance that came in light.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

They make a loud screeching noise as I grind my way forward, racing to get Fly.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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