"squealy" meaning in English

See squealy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: squealier [comparative], squealiest [superlative]
Etymology: From squeal + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|squeal|y}} squeal + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} squealy (comparative squealier, superlative squealiest)
  1. Making a squealing sound.

Inflected forms

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