■ noun a short, high-pitched sound or cry.
↘[with negative ] a single remark or communication.
■ verb
1》 make a ~.
↘say something in a high-pitched tone.
2》 informal inform on someone.
3》 informal achieve something by a narrow margin: the bill ~ed through.
Derivatives
~ily adverb
~iness noun
~y adjective ( ~ier , ~iest ).
Origin
ME (as v.): imitative; cf. squeal and shriek .