squeaker
Americannoun
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a person or thing that squeaks.
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Informal. a contest or game won by a very small margin.
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Informal. a dangerous situation.
Etymology
Origin of squeaker
Example Sentences
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Mark Joseph Stern: It’s terrifying what a squeaker this is.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
The Seminoles consider last week’s 31-29 squeaker at Boston College more of a wake-up call than cause for concern.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
He had just 172 yards passing while splitting time with Horn in a season-opening win over South Dakota, then threw for 204 yards in a 23-19 squeaker over Middle Tennessee State.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 17, 2023
Minnesota has given up 19 more points than it has scored, thanks to its squeaker victories and lopsided defeats.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 5, 2023
They tried to herd him into the first cave on the right, but he had remembered the squeaker; they could not distract him.
From The Beast of Space by Hardart, F.E.
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