squeaky
pronunciation
How to pronounce squeaky in British English:
UK [ˈskwi:ki]
How to pronounce squeaky in American English:
US [ˈskwiki]
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- Adjective:
- having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
Word Origin
- squeaky (adj.)
- 1823, from squeak (n.) + -y (2). Squeaky clean in figurative sense is from 1972, probably from advertisements for dishwashing liquid. Related: Squeakily; squeakiness.
Example
- 1. I got a squeaky wheel ! Was that me ?
- 2. They give the hair a squeaky clean feel .
- 3. Spring and summer races are full of squeaky new shoes , sunglasses and runners excited about the long-awaited end of winter .
- 4. Everyday programming is rarely glamorous-you have to get your loops straight , your branches right , and your code squeaky clean .
- 5. It makes for bobbing balloons and squeaky voices , but now helium is also helping people with severe respiratory problems breathe easier .