kiljahdus — meaning in English

English meaning

• cry verb To shed tears, usually from sadness, pain, or strong emotion.
• squeal noun A loud, high-pitched cry or sound.
• whoop noun A loud shout of joy or excitement.

Senses

kiljahdus is used for these senses in English:

• cry A shout or scream.
• squeal A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child or a female person, or noisy worn-down brake pads.
• whoop A loud, eager cry, usually of joy.

cry — full definition

1. verb To shed tears, usually from sadness, pain, or strong emotion.
2. verb To shout or call out loudly.
3. noun An act of shedding tears.
4. noun A loud shout or call.

squeal — full definition

1. noun A loud, high-pitched cry or sound.
2. verb To make a loud, high-pitched cry, often from excitement, pain, or fear.
3. verb Informal: to inform on someone, especially to the police.

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