Squeak Meaning in English
word
/ˈskwik/
skweek
/skwˈiːk/
skweek
Definition
To make a short, high-pitched noise, usually like a mouse or something rubbing together. It can also refer to the sound itself.
Usage & Nuances
"Squeak" is onomatopoeic, imitating the sound it describes. Commonly used for rodents, door hinges, shoes, or anything that produces a high, sharp noise. Can be a verb (to squeak) or noun (a squeak). Not usually used for people unless describing a voice.
Spanish: chillar - chirriar - chirrido (sonido)Portuguese (BR): rangir - chiar - guincharPortuguese (PT): rangir - chiarChinese (Simplified): 吱吱叫 - 吱吱声Chinese (Traditional): 吱吱叫 - 吱吱聲Hindi: चूं-चूं करना - चिरचिराहटArabic: يصرخ بصوت خافت - صريرBengali: কিক্ কিক্ শব্দ - ক্যাচক্যাচ শব্দRussian: писк - скрипетьJapanese: きしむ - チューチュー鳴くVietnamese: cọt kẹt - kêu chít chítKorean: 찍찍거리다 - 삐걱거리다Turkish: cıyaklamak - gıcırdamakUrdu: چرچراہٹ - چرچراہٹ کرناIndonesian: mencicit - berdecit - bunyi decit
Example Sentences
The mouse made a tiny squeak.
basic
My new shoes squeak when I walk.
basic
She heard a squeak from the old door.
basic
Did you hear that squeak? I think there’s a mouse in the house.
natural
My bike always squeaks after it rains.
natural
"Please don’t open that window—it always squeaks and wakes the baby!"
natural