squeaking
/ˈskwikɪŋ/
adjective
- Making a high-pitched sound, often because of friction or movement.
- The squeaking floorboard gave away his hiding spot.
- She oiled the squeaking hinge on the gate.
- The squeaking brakes needed to be fixed immediately.
verb
- Making a short, high-pitched sound or cry.
- I heard the door squeaking as it slowly opened.
- The mouse was squeaking loudly from behind the wall.
- The puppy kept squeaking until someone picked it up.
- Managing to pass, win, or succeed by a very narrow margin.
- She only passed the test by squeaking through with a 61%.
- The bill is squeaking by in the Senate with just enough votes.
- The team is squeaking into the playoffs with a one-point lead.
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noun
- A series of short, high-pitched sounds.
- The squeaking of the old swing kept the children awake.
- We could hear the squeaking of bats in the attic.
- The constant squeaking from the bicycle wheel was annoying.