squeal in English: To make a long, very high cry, like a pig or an excited child. (verb)

Translation

To make a long, very high cry, like a pig or an excited child.

Word origin

From Middle English squelen, a word made to copy the high sound itself.

Verb typeregular (squeal, squeals, squealed)

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Pigs are the animal most famous for squealing.

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People can squeal from joy as well as from fear.

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Machines like car tyres can also squeal.

scream

To make a loud, high cry because you are afraid, hurt, or excited.

shout

To say something very loudly, often because you are angry or far away.

cry

To let water fall from your eyes when you are sad or hurt.

pig

A pink or brown farm animal with a flat nose and a short curly tail.

voice

Your voice is the sound you make when you speak or sing.

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