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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The squeaker was a rematch and nearly a rerun.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025
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
Polling suggests that the candidate they’re choosing to go with is Mark Ronchetti, a weatherman from Albuquerque who lost the 2020 Senate race in a surprisingly close squeaker.
From Slate • Jun. 7, 2022
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
We've abolished the sounds Of the horn and the hounds— 'Tis the bicycle squeaker that squeals And the pack has been stuffed, Or sent to old Cruft, Now the huntsmen have taken to wheels!
From Mr. Punch in the Hunting Field by Various
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