Synonyms for squeaky


Grammar : Adj
Spell : skwee-kee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈskwi ki


Définition of squeaky

Origin :
  • 1862, from squeak (n.) + -y (2). Squeaky clean in figurative sense is from 1972, probably from advertisements for dishwashing liquid.
  • adj having high-pitched sound
Example sentences :
  • His voice was squeaky and petulant, like that of a child who is suddenly forbidden a toy.
  • Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster
  • A squeaky voice screamed, "Confession or no confession, you are a police spy!"
  • Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad
  • The ironwork was squeaky and broken, the breaks repaired with strings.
  • Extract from : « Mayflower (Flor de mayo) » by Vicente Blasco Ibez
  • As she opened the squeaky screen-door he was clumping down the steps.
  • Extract from : « In a Little Town » by Rupert Hughes
  • A great explosion of squeaky French followed, a word or two of Italian.
  • Extract from : « The Blue Wall » by Richard Washburn Child
  • "That's all you know about it," answered the little Brown Bear in a squeaky voice.
  • Extract from : « The Lost Princess of Oz » by L. Frank Baum
  • He spoke in a high, squeaky voice that cut me with the sharpness of its irritation.
  • Extract from : « Eben Holden » by Irving Bacheller
  • Sarah sat in her squeaky willow rocker, and looked out the window.
  • Extract from : « The Four Million » by O. Henry
  • Every little minute that rocker was going upon the squeaky board.
  • Extract from : « Ruth Fielding At College » by Alice B. Emerson
  • “And eats nuts,” finished Jennie in a squeaky voice of triumph.
  • Extract from : « A Pair of Clogs » by Amy Walton

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