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Squeaking for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: 'skwikɪŋ

What does Squeaking really mean?

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Squeaking is a word that describes a high-pitched sound that is made by something, like a mouse or a door, when it rubs or moves against another surface. It can be a bit like when you accidentally step on your dog's favorite squeaky toy and it makes a funny sort of noise. You know how sometimes your mom or dad might open a door that hasn't been oiled in a long time, and it makes a really high-pitched sound? That sound is called squeaking. Imagine you have a school backpack with a zipper, and every time you open it, it makes a high-pitched sound. That sound is also called squeaking. It's kind of like a little mouse talking to you in a high and squeaky voice.

But it's not just about the sound. "Squeaking" can also mean complaining or making high-pitched noises because you are upset, uncomfortable, or in pain. Have you ever had a little splinter in your finger and it hurt a lot? Sometimes when you're in pain, you may let out a high voice and make a sound like "squeak" without even meaning to. That's another way to think about squeaking. Just like when you get your vaccination shots at the doctor's office, sometimes you might squeak a little because you don't like the pain. But don't worry, it's totally normal to squeak when you're in pain or upset.

So, you see, "squeaking" can describe both a high-pitched sound made by objects rubbing against each other and a high-pitched sound or noise made by people or animals who are complaining or in pain. It's like a little voice that jumps out when things don't feel right. So next time you hear a door squeaking or someone complaining, you'll remember what "squeaking" means.

Revised and Fact checked by Sophia Wright on 2023-10-28 21:27:00

Squeaking In a sentece

Learn how to use Squeaking inside a sentece

  • When you push a door that needs oil, it starts squeaking like a mouse.
  • Do you hear that high-pitched sound coming from the rusty swing set? That's the squeaking sound it makes.
  • Sometimes when you walk in old wooden houses, you might hear the floorboards squeaking under your feet.
  • If you have a pet hamster, you might notice it squeaking while it's playing with its toy wheel.
  • When you squeeze a rubber duck in the bath, it makes a squeaking noise.

Squeaking Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Squeaking Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.