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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But as the polls did not predict, it was a squeaker: El-Sayed won by only a point.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2026
The squeaker was a rematch and nearly a rerun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2025
And the one game they did barely win was a 20-17 squeaker over perhaps the worst team in football, the New England Patriots.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 13, 2023
With fluffy “foam,” a soft plush cup, a large squeaker and crinkly material, this toy will perk them right up.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 12, 2021
Their flavour is very good; and it is not an uncommon thing for a squeaker Runt to exceed a pound and a quarter in weight.
From The Book of Household Management by Mrs. (Isabella Mary) Beeton
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