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
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
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
If this squeaker will quit interrupting, perhaps we can get on with the rescue.
From Rastignac the Devil by Farmer, Philip José
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