adj

squeaky

SKWEE-kee

Squeaky (adj) means Making, or prone to making, a high-pitched squeak. Example: “The hinge is squeaky and needs oiling.”

adj

Making, or prone to making, a high-pitched squeak.

"The hinge is squeaky and needs oiling."

"He answered in a squeaky, nervous voice."

How to use squeaky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that squeaks, like a voice, hinge, or shoe.

Common pairings

squeaky voice squeaky clean squeaky hinge

Word forms

squeakier comparative, squeakiest superlative

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The hinge is _____ and needs oiling.

Etymology

From squeak + the adjective suffix -y.

Rhymes for squeaky

peaky flaky shaky leaky freaky sneaky creaky

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Frequently asked questions

What does “squeaky” mean?

The word “squeaky” means making, or prone to making, a high-pitched squeak. In plain terms, describes something that squeaks, like a voice, hinge, or shoe.

How do you pronounce “squeaky”?

“Squeaky” is pronounced SKWEE-kee (/ˈskwiːki/ in IPA).

How do you use “squeaky” in a sentence?

Here is “squeaky” used in a sentence: “The hinge is squeaky and needs oiling.”

What part of speech is “squeaky”?

“Squeaky” is an adjective.