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squeaky
What does squeaky mean?
squeaky (adjective): having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use squeaky in a sentence?
- Dogs like squeaky toys. (Tatoeba sentence #5544747 by Hybrid, CC BY 2.0 FR)
How do you pronounce squeaky?
/ˈskwiki/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does squeaky come from?
From squeak + -y.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to squeaky
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “squeaky” mean?
not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble
Not quite: that's what modest means.
experiencing a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded
Not quite: that's what dizzy means.
emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others
Not quite: that's what callous means.
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
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