Category:Squeal

Squeal, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Squealed; p. pr. & vb. n. Squealing.] Etym: [of scand. origin; cf. Sw. sqväla, norw. skvella. Cf. Squeak, Squall.]

1. To cry with a sharp, shrill, prolonged sound, as certain animals Do, indicating want, displeasure, or pain.

2. To turn informer; to betray a secret. [slang]

Squeal Squeal, n.

Defn: a shrill, somewhat prolonged cry.