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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“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
Being very careful not to touch it, my husband moved the squeaking critter to a dog-free zone, in the hopes it would just flap away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
“I was barefoot. It’s quiet. You don’t have your shoes squeaking on tiles and stuff,” he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2024
I hear the approach of footsteps, sneakers squeaking across the tiled floor.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
