noun / verb

squeak

SKWEEK/skwiːk/

A short, high-pitched sound, or to make such a sound.

The mouse squeaks with its head raised and mouth open.

A small mouse raises its head and squeaks, its mouth visibly open, with a few tiny radiating ink strokes indicating a brief vocal sound.

Etymology

squeakMiddle Englishto utter a short, shrill cry

Middle English squeken already described a short, sharp, high-pitched cry, so the modern meaning preserves its central sound-image. The word's deeper origin is probably imitative.

In context

car PROblems1:16

comparing cheap versus expensive brake pads the cheap type might squeak while the pricey options might not be worth the extra money to reduce noise you should choose high quality rotors

Squeaking Noise While Driving But Brakes Not Applied (Causes & Fix)

More examples

A squeak came from the hinge.
Her shoes squeaked on the floor.
The brakes are squeaking again.

Forms

squeak · squeaks · squeaked · squeaking

Similar words

squeal: Usually louder or more prolonged.
creak: Usually lower and associated with strain or movement.