Associations to the word «Squealing»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
SQUEAL, noun. A high-pitched sound, as a scream of a child, or noisy worn-down brake pads.
SQUEAL, verb. To scream by making a shrill, prolonged sound.
SQUEAL, verb. To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.
SQUEAL LIKE A STUCK PIG, verb. (simile) To utter loud, high-pitched squeals.
Dictionary definition
SQUEAL, noun. A high-pitched howl.
SQUEAL, verb. Utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs.
SQUEAL, verb. Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.