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Definitions for squeal
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Princeton's WordNet
squealverb
a high-pitched howl
squeal, oinkverb
utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
confess, squeal, finkverb
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
Wiktionary
squealnoun
A high-pitched sound, as a scream of a child, or noisy worn-down brake pads.
squealverb
To scream by making a shrill, prolonged sound.
squealverb
To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Squealverb
To cry with a shrill sharp voice; to cry with pain. Squeak seems a short sudden cry, and squeal a cry continued.
Etymology: sqwala, Swedish.
Wikipedia
Squeal
Squeal is a song by American band No Doubt for their independent second studio album, The Beacon Street Collection (1995). Produced by the band, it was written by member Eric Stefani and released as the album's lead single in mid 1994. The band recorded "Squeal" in their Fullerton garage following Interscope Records's refusal to allow them studio time due to the commercial failure of No Doubt in 1992. Using the proceeds from their concerts, No Doubt created 7" singles for album tracks "Squeal" and "Doghouse". 1,000 copies of the single were distributed as part of the group's Beacon Street Records label. The single is a "ska-tinged" song with a more developed and rawer sound than their material from 1992. In addition to the band members performing their standard instruments, its instrumentation is joined by a saxophone, trombone, and trumpet. "Squeal" features the last performance by saxophonist Eric Carpenter, who left the band shortly after. The lyrics describe a female criminal who is under fire when her partner betrays their trust and reveals her behavior to the police. For revenge, she resolves to kill him. Music journalist and author Jeff Apt provided a mixed review of "Squeal", praising Tom Dumont and Adrian Young's contributions to the production, but criticizing its uneven sound.
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squeal
A squeal is a long, high-pitched cry or noise, often expressing excitement, fear, or pain. It can also refer to the act of revealing a secret or information, often about someone's wrongdoing.
Webster Dictionary
Squealverb
to cry with a sharp, shrill, prolonged sound, as certain animals do, indicating want, displeasure, or pain
Squealverb
to turn informer; to betray a secret
Squealnoun
a shrill, somewhat prolonged cry
Etymology: [Of Scand. origin; cf. Sw. sqvla, Norw. skvella. Cf. Squeak, Squall.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Squeal
skwēl, v.i. to utter a shrill and prolonged sound: to turn informer.—n. a shrill loud cry.—n. Squeal′er, a young pigeon: an informer. [Scand.; Sw. dial. sqväla, to cry out.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of squeal in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of squeal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of squeal in a Sentence
When the president decides that we'll take on a challenge that Washington has represented fortoo long, the special interests, including millionaires and billionaires who have benefited, start to squeal, said Earnest, the White House press secretary. In this case, one billionaire chose to squeal to a Politico reporter.
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- يكبي بسوتا عاليArabic
- Schrei, kreischenGerman
- καρφώνω, στριγκλίζω, τσίριγμα, στριγκλιά, προδίδω, τσιρίζωGreek
- chillarSpanish
- vingahdus, kiljua, kiljahdus, vasikoida, vinkuaFinnish
- hurler, crisser, crier, dénoncer, balancer, crissement, moutonner, cafterFrench
- sgalScottish Gaelic
- strillare, spifferare, urlare, cantare, gridare con voce stridula, guaire, fare la spiaItalian
- לְהַלשִׁיןHebrew
- pūkotoMāori
- snierken, krijsenDutch
- guinchoPortuguese
- визг, визжать, скрип, скрежет, доносить, верещать, стучатьRussian
- gola, skrika, skrik, skriSwedish
- சத்தம்Tamil
- ส่งเสียงร้องThai
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