2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Squeak \Squeak\ (skw[=e]k), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Squeaked} (skw[=e]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Squeaking}.] [Probably of imitative origin; cf. Sw. sqv[aum]ka to croak, Icel. skvakka to give a sound as of water shaken in a bottle.] 1. To utter a sharp, shrill cry, usually of short duration; to cry with an acute tone, as an animal; or, to make a sharp, disagreeable noise, as a pipe or quill, a wagon wheel, a door; to creak. [1913 Webster] Who can endure to hear one of the rough old Romans squeaking through the mouth of an eunuch? --Addison. [1913 Webster] Zoilus calls the companions of Ulysses the "squeaking pigs" of Homer. --Pope. [1913 Webster] 2. To break silence or secrecy for fear of pain or punishment; to speak; to confess. [Colloq.] Syn: squeal. [1913 Webster] If he be obstinate, put a civil question to him upon the rack, and he squeaks, I warrant him. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: squeaking adj : having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge [syn: {screaky}, {screechy}, {squeaky}, {squealing}]
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