Word
squeaking
Phoneticssqueak·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈskwikɪŋ/
UK/skwˈiːkɪŋ/
Definition
v. to make a short, high sound, like a mouse or a door that needs oil.
v. to produce a short, high-pitched sound or cry, typically caused by friction, pressure, or sudden movement.
Examples
“The old door is squeaking again.”
“The shopping cart keeps squeaking as I push it through the store.”
“The radiators spend all winter squeaking and ticking as they cool, filling the old flat with restless night sounds.”
Examples
simple
“The old door is squeaking again.”
contextual
“The shopping cart keeps squeaking as I push it through the store.”
complex
“The radiators spend all winter squeaking and ticking as they cool, filling the old flat with restless night sounds.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “squeaking” in context.
Verb
01. door squeak
“The old door squeaked every time we opened it.”
noun + verb
02. hear squeaking
“We could hear squeaking behind the kitchen wall.”
verb + noun
03. make squeaking
“The toy mouse can make a funny squeaking sound.”
verb + noun
04. mouse squeak
“We heard the mouse squeak behind the kitchen cupboard.”
noun + verb
05. shoe squeak
“Her new shoes squeaked on the clean school floor.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. constant squeaking
“The constant squeaking of his shoes annoyed everyone in class.”
adj + noun
07. loud squeaking
“We heard loud squeaking from the old bedroom door.”
adj + noun
08. soft squeaking
“I heard soft squeaking and saw a mouse under the table.”
adj + noun
09. brakes start squeaking
“The bus brakes started squeaking on the hill.”
10. hear a soft squeaking
“At night we heard a soft squeaking inside the wall.”
11. make a squeaking sound
“The rubber duck makes a funny squeaking sound.”
12. shoes keep squeaking
“My new shoes keep squeaking on the gym floor.”
Real-World Examples
“I hear loud clapping hands and squeaking children’s voices.” “No reasonable consumer would purchase Defendant's shoes - or pay as much for them as they did - knowing each step creates an audible and noticeable squeak," the customers allege.” “Camel caretaker Gracie Gee shared that Orla has been "constantly comforting him with soft sounds, and you can hear him responding with adorable squeaks.” “A mechanical rabbit named Hare-son Hare zooms past, squeaking and shooting blue sparks.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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