n.
Pronunciation: ' skw ē k
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English squeken, of imitative origin
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 : to utter or make a short shrill cry or noise
2 : SQUEAL 2A
3 : to pass, succeed, or win by a narrow margin <just squeak ed by in the election>
transitive verb : to utter in a shrill piping tone