"squeal" meaning in English

See squeal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /skwiːl/ [UK], /skwil/ [US] Audio: en-au-squeal.ogg [Australia] Forms: squeal [singular], squeals [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A squeal is a loud sound.
    Sense id: simple-squeal-en-noun-5KbE3P7Q
  2. A squeal is the cry of a pig.
    Sense id: simple-squeal-en-noun-ZFnyHPdE

Verb

IPA: /skwiːl/ [UK], /skwil/ [US] Audio: en-au-squeal.ogg [Australia] Forms: squeal [canonical], squeals [third-person, singular], squealed [past], squealed [past, participle], squealing [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you squeal, you scream with a very loud shocking noise.
    Sense id: simple-squeal-en-verb-27dcXTiM
  2. If you squeal, you give sensitive information about someone to others. Synonyms: to rat on someone, inform
    Sense id: simple-squeal-en-verb-X9iAZk9y Categories (other): Verbs
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