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squeaker


Meanings
  • Noun

    A person or thing that makes a high-pitched, squeaking sound.

    - "The old door squeaked as I opened it."
    - "The mouse squeaked as it scurried across the floor."

Pronunciation




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Rhymes
Words rhyming with squeaker
maker , shaker , quaker
Variants
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squeaker , squeakers
Etymology
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The word 'squeaker' comes from the Old English word 'screcan' which means 'to make a shrill, piercing sound'.


Trivia
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  1. The Guinness World Record for the loudest squeak was produced by a toy squeaker, which measured 113.1 decibels.

  2. The word 'squeaker' is also used in the context of politics to describe a person who supports a particular political candidate or party and makes a lot of noise about it.


Related Concepts
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  1. Squeaking noise: A high-pitched, piercing sound produced by friction or pressure.

  2. Squeaky wheel: A wheel that makes a squeaking noise when it is rotating, indicating that it needs lubrication.


Culture
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In literature, the word 'squeaker' has been used to describe a character who is excessively noisy or talkative. In music, a squeaker is a type of toy instrument that produces a high-pitched sound when squeezed.

How to Memorize "squeaker"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or thing making a high-pitched, squeaking sound.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'squeaker' with a high-pitched, piercing sound.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Squeaky sounds like a high-pitched mouse' to remember the definition of the word.


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