Definition of Squealing

1. Adjective. Having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge.

Exact synonyms: Screaky, Screechy, Squeaking, Squeaky
Similar to: High, High-pitched
Derivative terms: Screech, Screech, Squeak

Definition of Squealing

1. Verb. (present participle of squeal) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Squealing

1. squeal [v] - See also: squeal

Lexicographical Neighbors of Squealing

squeakiness
squeaking
squeakingly
squeaks
squeaky
squeaky-clean
squeaky bum time
squeaky clean
squeaky wheel
squeaky wheel gets the grease
squeal
squeal like a stuck pig
squealed
squealer
squealers
squealing (current term)
squealingly
squealling
squeals
squeamish
squeamishly
squeamishness
squeamishnesses
squeamous
squeasy
squee
squeed
squeegee
squeegeed
squeegeeing

Literary usage of Squealing

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne by Nathaniel Hawthorne, George Parsons Lathrop, Julian Hawthorne (1896)
"... a little suspicious that we were making fun of her, yet answered us with a shy laugh and good-nature, — the pig all the time squealing for hia dinner. ..."

2. The Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1883)
"... a little suspicious that we were making fun of her, yet answered us with a shy laugh and good-nature, — the pig all the tune squealing for his dinner. ..."

3. Quiz Questions on the History of Medicine by Thomas Lindsley Bradford (1898)
"For stone he recommended the blood of a he-goat which has been fed on diuretics. Lethargy he treats by tying a squealing sow to the ..."

4. Quiz Questions on the History of Medicine by Thomas Lindsley Bradford (1898)
"For stone he recommended the blood of a he-goat which has been fed on diuretics. Lethargy he treats by tying a squealing sow to the ..."

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