# squeaking

/ˈskwikɪŋ/ (US) · /skwˈiːkɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/squeaking
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

to make a short, high sound, like a mouse or a door that needs oil.

For teachers: 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.

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