adj
squeaky
SKWEE-kee
adj
1
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 notesIn 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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Etymology
From squeak + the adjective suffix -y.