noun
squealer
SKWEEL
Squealer (noun) means someone or something that squeals. Example: “The smoke alarm is a real squealer when the toast burns.”
noun
1
Someone or something that squeals.
"The smoke alarm is a real squealer when the toast burns."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishSomething that squeals, or, informally, a snitch.
Easily confused with
stool pigeon
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Word forms
- Plural
- squealers
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The smoke alarm is a real _____ when the toast burns.
Etymology
From squeal + the agent suffix -er.
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Rhymes for squealer
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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.
