squeaking
word · lemma: squeak
Definition
Making a high-pitched, short, and sometimes annoying sound, like what a mouse or an unoiled door hinge makes.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes high, brief noises from animals (especially mice) or objects (doors, shoes). Implies annoyance or need for repair. Colloquial, rarely formal. 'Squeaking' can describe both continuous and occasional sounds.
Spanish: chirriar - rechinar - chillar (ruido agudo)Portuguese (BR): rangendo - chilreando - guinchandoPortuguese (PT): rangendo - chilreando - guinchandoChinese (Simplified): 吱吱叫 - 吱吱响Chinese (Traditional): 吱吱叫 - 吱吱響Hindi: चीं-चीं करना - चरमराहटArabic: صرير - صياح (صوت عالي وحاد)Bengali: চিঁ চিঁ শব্দ করা - ক্যাঁচ ক্যাঁচ শব্দ করাRussian: скрипеть - пищатьJapanese: きしむ - キーキー音がするVietnamese: cót két - kêu chít chítKorean: 삑삑거리다 - 끼익거리다Turkish: gıcırdamak - ciyaklamakUrdu: چرچرانا - چوں چوں کرناIndonesian: berdecit - mencicit
Example Sentences
Her shoes were squeaking on the clean floor.
basic
The old door keeps squeaking when I open it.
basic
I could hear mice squeaking under the floor.
basic
My chair keeps squeaking every time I move—it’s so annoying.
natural
We heard a strange squeaking coming from behind the wall last night.
natural
If your brakes are squeaking, you probably need to get them checked.
natural