Squeal (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
  2. Slang.
    • an instance of informing against someone.
    • a protest or complaint; beef.
verb (used without object)
  1. to utter or emit a squeal or squealing sound.
  2. Slang.
    • to turn informer; inform.
    • to protest or complain; beef.
verb (used with object)
  1. to utter or produce with a squeal.
noun
  1. a high shrill yelp, as of pain
  2. a screaming sound, as of tyres when a car brakes suddenly
verb
  1. to utter a squeal or with a squeal
  2. to confess information about another
  3. to complain or protest loudly
Squeal (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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