squeals

Meanings

• Noun

  A loud, high-pitched sound made by an animal, especially when it is frightened or in pain.

  - "The puppy gave a squeal when it stepped on a sharp stone."
  - "The pig let out a squeal as it was being butchered."

• Verb

  To make a high-pitched, excited noise.

  - "The children squealed with delight as they played on the swings."
  - "The crowd squealed in excitement as the fireworks went off."

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Synonyms

grass up , inform , snitch

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with squeals
squeals , heals , seals , peals

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Homophones

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1. Squeals (English) : A type of rubber footwear
   

2. Squeals (English) : A person who squeals or informs on others
   

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Variants

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

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Forms

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squeals, squealed, squeals, squealing

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe the sound made by pigs, but now used more generally for any loud, high-pitched sound.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'squeal' comes from the Old English word 'screolan', which meant 'to shriek'.

2. The sound of a pig's squeal can be heard up to a mile away.

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Related Concepts

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1. Screams: Both 'squeals' and 'screams' are loud, high-pitched sounds, but 'screams' are usually associated with fear or pain, while 'squeals' can also refer to excitement or joy.

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Culture

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In literature, 'squeals' is often used to describe the excited, high-pitched noise made by children or animals. In music, the term is sometimes used to describe a high-pitched, squeaky sound, such as that produced by a violin or a squeaky toy.

How to Memorize "squeals"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piglet making a 'squeal' sound. Visualize the way its snout curls up and its eyes close as it lets out the sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squeals' with the sound of excitement or joy, such as children playing or animals in a barnyard.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'squeals' and the sound it represents. For example, 'Squeals' could stand for 'Sound Quite Excited And Loud'.

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