I. ˈskwēl 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
II. noun
Date: 1747
: a shrill sharp cry or noise