n.
Pronunciation: ' skw ē l
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English squelen, of imitative origin
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 : to make a shrill cry or noise
2 a : to turn informer < squeal to the police> b : COMPLAIN , PROTEST
transitive verb
1 : to express with or as if with a squeal
2 : to cause to make a loud shrill noise < squeal ing the tires>
– squeal · er noun