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squeeze
What does squeeze mean?
Clipped form of 'short squeeze,' the self-reinforcing rally that forces short sellers to buy back shares. The word retail traders chant while trying to trigger one.
"Short interest is still huge — the squeeze isn't over."
Origin
Shortened from 'short squeeze'; became a WSB obsession during the GameStop/AMC events of 2021.
Frequently asked questions
What is a squeeze in stocks?
Squeeze is short for 'short squeeze' — a self-reinforcing rally that forces short sellers to buy back shares, driving the price even higher. Retail traders chant it while trying to trigger one.
How does a short squeeze work?
As a heavily shorted stock rises, short sellers must buy shares to cover their losing bets. That buying pushes the price up further, forcing still more shorts to cover in a feedback loop.
Why did 'squeeze' become a WSB obsession?
It became central to the GameStop and AMC events of 2021, when retail traders coordinated to squeeze short sellers out of heavily bet-against stocks.
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