squealer

Meanings

• noun

  A person who reveals secrets or betrayals, often in a sneaky or unscrupulous way.

  - "The squealer was a notorious informant during Prohibition."
  - "The rat in the mafia was known as the squealer."
  - "The teacher was shocked when the student turned out to be a squealer."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with squealer
fledglar , squealar , squealerer

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Homophones

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1. Squealer (en) : A type of pig.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of squealer that leads to same result
squeal , squealed , squealer , squealers , squealing , squeals

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Etymology

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Originally used in the late 19th century, the term 'squealer' comes from the idea of someone who 'squeals' or 'tattles' on others.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'squealer' was popularized during Prohibition in the United States when informants would betray speakeasies and illegal distilleries to law enforcement.

2. In some cultures, a 'squealer' is considered to be a coward or a weak person for betraying others.

3. The term 'squealer' has also been used in the animal world to refer to a pig that makes a high-pitched squeal.

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Related Concepts

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1. Informer: Someone who provides information to authorities or others, often in exchange for rewards or protection.

2. Rat: A person who betrays others, often used interchangeably with 'squealer'.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'squealer' is often used to refer to a traitor or informant, as in Ernest Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea'. In music, there is a band named 'Squealer' known for their punk rock sound.

How to Memorize "squealer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person sneaking around, whispering secrets to someone in power. Imagine the betrayal and the consequences of their actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squealer' with the idea of betrayal and treachery. Remember that it is someone who reveals secrets to those who should not know them.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Sneaky People Squeal' to help remember the definition of 'squealer'.

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