noun

squealer

SKWEEL

Squealer (noun) means someone or something that squeals. Example: “The smoke alarm is a real squealer when the toast burns.”

noun

Someone or something that squeals.

"The smoke alarm is a real squealer when the toast burns."

Informal: an informant who tells on others, especially to authorities.

"The gang suspected there was a squealer feeding information to the police."

How to use squealer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that squeals, or, informally, a snitch.

Easily confused with

stool pigeon

squealers plural

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The smoke alarm is a real _____ when the toast burns.

From squeal + the agent suffix -er.

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What does “squealer” mean?

The word “squealer” means someone or something that squeals. In plain terms, something that squeals, or, informally, a snitch.

How do you pronounce “squealer”?

“Squealer” is pronounced SKWEEL (/ˈskwilɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “squealer” in a sentence?

Here is “squealer” used in a sentence: “The smoke alarm is a real squealer when the toast burns.”

What part of speech is “squealer”?

“Squealer” is a noun.

How many meanings does “squealer” have?

“Squealer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone or something that squeals.

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