squeak

8 synonyms and 2 antonyms for squeak, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A short, high-pitched sound, like that made by a mouse or an unoiled hinge.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

grass up snitch squeaker creak skreak screak whine screech

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A short, high-pitched sound, like that made by a mouse or an unoiled hinge.

“The old door gave a squeak every time it opened.”

grass up snitch squeaker

2. noun

Informal: a very close win or narrow escape.

“They won by a squeak in the final minute.”

Opposites

romp

3. verb

To make a short, high-pitched sound.

“The floorboards squeaked with every step.”

creak skreak screak whine screech

4. verb

To just barely manage to do or win something.

“He squeaked through the exam with the lowest possible pass mark.”

Opposites

stroll

How to use squeak

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

squeak by squeak through a squeaky hinge

Etymology

An allusion to the newspaper cartoon strip Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “squeak” mean?

The word “squeak” means a short, high-pitched sound, like that made by a mouse or an unoiled hinge. In plain terms, a thin, high-pitched sound — or to barely scrape by at something.

How do you pronounce “squeak”?

“Squeak” is pronounced skweek (/skwiːk/ in IPA).

How do you use “squeak” in a sentence?

Here is “squeak” used in a sentence: “The old door gave a squeak every time it opened.”

What is another word for “squeak”?

Words with a similar meaning to “squeak” include grass up and snitch.

What part of speech is “squeak”?

Depending on how it is used, “squeak” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “squeak” have?

“Squeak” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, high-pitched sound, like that made by a mouse or an unoiled hinge.

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