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squeal



Pronunciation: (skwēl), [key]
—n.
1. a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
2. Slang.
a. an instance of informing against someone.
b. a protest or complaint; beef.

—v.i.
1. to utter or emit a squeal or squealing sound.
2. Slang.
a. to turn informer; inform.
b. to protest or complain; beef.

—v.t.
to utter or produce with a squeal.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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