Definition of squeals Squeals
/skwiˈlz/ - [skweelz] -
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What does squeals mean?
Wiktionary 
- squeals (Noun)
Plural of squeal.
Part of speech
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NounPlural: squeals |
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| squeal - a high-pitched howl | ||
| howl a long loud emotional utterance; "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect" | ||
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| squeal - utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs | ||
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| let loose, emit, let out, utter expel (gases or odors) | ||
| squeal - confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure | ||
| confess, fink | ||
| acknowledge, admit accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods" | ||
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Wiktionary
- squeal (Noun)
A high-pitched sound, as a scream of a child, or noisy worn-down brake pads. - squeal (Verb)
To scream by making a shrill, prolonged sound. - squeal (Verb)
To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- squeal (v. i.)
To cry with a sharp, shrill, prolonged sound, as certain animals do, indicating want, displeasure, or pain. - squeal (v. i.)
To turn informer; to betray a secret. - squeal (n.)
A shrill, somewhat prolonged cry.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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squeal
skwēl, v.i. to utter a shrill and prolonged sound: to turn informer.—n. a shrill loud cry.—n. Squeal′er, a young pigeon: an informer. [Scand.; Sw. dial. sqväla, to cry out.]
