squeal
21squeal — [[t]skwi͟ːl[/t]] squeals, squealing, squealed VERB If someone or something squeals, they make a long, high pitched sound. [V with n] Jennifer squealed with delight and hugged me... The car s tires squealed again as it sped around the corner.… …
22squeal — (of a criminal) to give information to the police There is an implication of duress, with the squeal indicating pain. It is used of informing on others or confessing your own guilt: ... loath to squeal or harm him. (Lavine, 1930) …
23squeal — 1 verb (I) 1 to make a long loud high sound or cry: squealing tires (+ with/in): The children squealed with delight. 2 squeal (on sb) informal to tell the police or someone in authority about someone you know who has done something wrong 2 noun… …
24squeal — n. & v. n. a prolonged shrill sound, esp. a cry of a child or a pig. v. 1 intr. make a squeal. 2 tr. utter (words) with a squeal. 3 intr. sl. turn informer. 4 intr. sl. protest loudly or excitedly. Derivatives: squealer n. Etymology: ME, imit …
25squeal — tell the police, rat on Robbie won t squeal on us. He ll never tell what we did …
26squeal — noun a long, high pitched cry or noise. verb 1》 make a squeal. ↘say something in a high pitched, excited tone. 2》 complain. 3》 informal inform on someone. Derivatives squealer noun Origin ME (as v.): imitative …
27squeal — 1. noun the harsh squeal of a fox Syn: screech, scream, shriek, squawk 2. verb 1) a dog squealed Syn: screech, scream, shriek, squawk 2) the bookies only squealed because we beat them Syn …
28squeal — Verb. To inform (on). Often used in the simile, squeal like a pig …
29squeal — [skwiːl] verb [I] to make a long high sound squeal noun [C] …
30squeal — 1. Inform to authorities, esp. police. 2. n. squeal(er) One who does this …
