squeal

verb/skwiːl/

Frequency rank: #15,347 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

to make a long, high-pitched cry or sound, often from excitement or pain.

Illustration for the English word “squeal”

Example sentence

The children began to squeal with excitement when they saw the birthday cake.

Synonyms & related words

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