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Squeal

February 12, 2024

squeal

squeal / skwēl

noun 1. a loud, piercing high-pitched cry or noise Everything had happened at once--the blow, the counter-blow, the squeal of agony from the porcupine, the big cat's squall of sudden hurt and astonishment. From “White Fang” by Jack London, 1876 – 1916 verb 1. to make a loud, piercing high-pitched cry or noise It does not always rain when a pig squeals. American Proverb 2. (slang) to betray a secret or to inform against someone else They shared too many secrets in common for Nell to squeal. From "The Lady Doc" by Caroline Lockhart, 1871 - 1962 3. (slang) to complain or object loudly Again I repeat, play the game, play it to the last finish, but for goodness' sake don't squeal when you get hurt. From “The Strength of the Strong” by Jack London, 1876 – 1916
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