squeak
noun
a short, sharp, shrill cry; a sharp, high-pitched sound.
squeaking
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present participleof squeak.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The tiny puppy, barely bigger than a football, is gently squeaking from inside a large cage where she is joined by a half-chewed fizzy drinks bottle and an array of dog toys.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
“Wuthering Heights” begins with a slowly intensifying squeaking noise, bellowing out over a blank black frame.
From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2026
Since Friday, investors have been moving back toward tech and other riskier assets, but with the Dow squeaking toward a record, it shows they aren’t abandoning things either.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
Auston Matthews scored 2:12 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Ducks on Wednesday night, squeaking by after taking 57 shots on goal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2024
I tried to say hello, but my throat had closed off, and I made a sort of squeaking sound instead.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
