Squeezing Meaning in English
word · lemma: squeeze
/ˈskwizɪŋ/
SKWEE-zing
/skwˈiːzɪŋ/
SKWEE-zing
Definition
Pressing something firmly, often with your hands, so that it becomes smaller or liquid comes out. Can also mean fitting into a small space.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for fruits (like 'squeezing an orange'), bottles, or fitting into tight spaces ('squeezing into a crowded room'). Colloquial in daily speech. Not used for gentle pressing; implies firmness.
Spanish: apretando - exprimiendoPortuguese (BR): espremendo - apertandoPortuguese (PT): a espremer - apertandoChinese (Simplified): 挤压Chinese (Traditional): 擠壓Hindi: निचोड़नाArabic: العصر - الضغطBengali: চেপে ধরা - চিপে ধরাRussian: сжимать - выдавливатьJapanese: 絞る - 押し込むVietnamese: bóp - chenKorean: 쥐다 - 짜다Turkish: sıkmak - tıkıştırmakUrdu: نچوڑنا - زور سے پکڑناIndonesian: bóp - ép
Example Sentences
She is squeezing an orange for juice.
basic
He was squeezing the toothpaste tube.
basic
They are squeezing into the small car.
basic
Stop squeezing my hand so hard—you're hurting me!
natural
I'm squeezing you in for an appointment at 3 p.m.
natural
The crowd was squeezing closer to the stage as the band started to play.
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