squeaky

/ˈskwiːki/ (bre, ipa) · [skwˈiki] /ˈskwiːki/ (ame, ipa) · [skwˈiki] /-kē -ki/ (ame, mw)

squeaky — adjective

  • squeakypositive
  • squeakiercomparative
  • squeakiestsuperlative

1. making a thin, high sound like something rubbing or giving a small squeak

1.形容詞B2
釋義

making a thin, high sound like something rubbing or giving a small squeak

例句

The old gate sounded squeaky when Sven pushed it open after school.

sound + squeaky for a moving object

Sora tossed the squeaky dog toy across the kitchen floor.

common collocation: squeaky toy

同義詞
  • high-pitched

    a neutral description of sound height, without the rubbing quality

  • shrill

    suggests a sharper and more piercing sound

  • creaky

    usually describes a lower, rougher sound from old wood or metal

反義詞
  • deep

    describes a low sound rather than a high one

  • quiet

    focuses on little or no sound being heard

用法筆記

Usually describes doors, chairs, toys, wheels, and similar objects that make a repeated high sound when they move or are pressed.

常見錯誤

❌My answer was squeaky.
✅My voice was squeaky.
💡this word describes a high sound, not something that merely seems weak or doubtful.

2. winning by such a small amount that losing was very close

2.形容詞C1
釋義

winning by such a small amount that losing was very close

例句

Chidi called it a squeaky win after the team scored last.

common collocation: squeaky win

The paper described Lauren's squeaky victory in the school election.

used before nouns like victory and win

同義詞
  • narrow

    the most neutral word for a small winning margin

  • close

    can describe the contest itself, not only the result

  • skinny

    an informal choice, especially in American sports writing

反義詞
  • comfortable

    describes a win with a clear and safe margin

  • convincing

    emphasises that the winner looked clearly stronger

用法筆記

Most often appears before nouns like win, victory, and result in sport or other competitions. It suggests success came by a very small margin.

常見錯誤

❌We had a squeaky meeting.
✅We had a squeaky win.
💡this sense is used for a very narrow success, not for any tense situation.