squeaking

3.1

A high, short sound like a mouse or a door hinge

adjective
/skwiːkɪŋ/

: chirriante

The old door made a squeaking noise whenever it was opened.

It's like there's no one on the sofa with me here or squeaking toys or like anyone to look at, Like, look at, like sneezing on me.

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Examples

I heard a squeaking sound coming from the attic, and it felt eerie.
OK, If it makes this squeaking sound, then it's good.
She repaired the toy because it was squeaking loudly and disturbing everyone.

Synonyms

squeaky

vssqueaking

67 1.3

Making a high, sharp sound like a mouse or hinge

emphasizes short, often shrill sounds rather than longer ones

screechy

vssqueaking

2 5.4

A high, harsh, unpleasant sound like a loud scream

is less harsh and more often a short shrill sound

squealing

vssqueaking

1 4.1

A high, sharp sound made by a mouse or brakes

is less piercing and often shorter or milder

shrieky

vssqueaking

1 7.2

Making a very high, loud, annoying sound that hurts your ears

is typically less loud and more brief or mild

squawky

vssqueaking

1 7.5

A loud harsh sound like a bird's cry that is unpleasant

is usually less loud and more brief

screaky

vssqueaking

6.6

A high, thin sound a door or floor makes when moving

focuses on brief shrill sounds like a mouse or hinge

Antonyms

calm

52 1.0

A quiet, peaceful feeling that helps you stay steady

How Squeaky

piercing

2 5.5

shrill

31 4.8

squeaking

3.1

Surface Forms

squeaking positive

Morphology

squeaking = squeak (transparent) = squeak + ing

The adjective 'squeaking' is transparently derived from the verb 'squeak' with the addition of the participle suffix '-ing'.

Etymology

Squeaking comes from the simple sound word squeak, a word made to copy a short, high noise, much like buzz or hiss copy their sounds. Think of a mouse or a rusty door making that sharp little noise; that's why squeaking means 'making a high-pitched, often short or shrill sound'.