squealer
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- noun
- /ˈskwiːlər/
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lechón
- And fat pig Squealer became his obedient follower and assistant.
Examples
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Saturn raised the pig from a little squealer.
Fiction book (2002) -
Squealer oinked once, seemingly pleased at Reese's expression of stunned exasperation.
Blog text (23) -
The success of their efforts delighted everyone including sly Napoleon and his constant companion, fat pig Squealer.
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While Napoleon and Squealer made plans for Boxer, Benjamin predicted he could look forward to a well-earned rest and retirement.
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The children were excited to play with the little squealer in the backyard.
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We watched the squealer scamper around the pen, enjoying the sunshine.
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She fed the squealer with a bottle, nurturing it until it grew stronger.
Synonyms
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1.0
A farm animal with a thick body, short legs, and a long nose raised for meat
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1.0
A very young farm animal with a round body and short legs that still drinks its mother's milk
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A very small pig people often call in a cute way
A young pig that no longer drinks its mother's milk
A farm pig that makes short low noises
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Squealer comes from the sound word squeal, which means 'a short, high cry' like the noise a piglet makes. So a squealer is simply a pig, often a young one, that 'squeals' a lot.