squeaky

[skwee-kee]

adjective

squeakier, squeakiest 

1. squeaking; tending to squeak.

   His squeaky shoes could be heard across the lobby.

Other Word Forms

• squeakily adverb
• squeakiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of squeaky¹

First recorded in 1860–65; squeak + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“Brown food tastes good” steadied my hand when I wanted to rescue onions-in-progress too soon, when the butter-slicked tangle was still pale and squeaky instead of sweet and golden.

From Salon

They also help reduce noise – an aspect that drivers of electric vehicles tend to notice more, such as squeaky brakes.

From BBC

The matter was even raised in parliament in March, with Wendy Morton, Conservative MP for nearby Alridge-Brownhills, saying the "squeaky blinders" were not welcome in her constituency.

From BBC

On Tuesday, Russo told The Times she was elated by the news, describing herself as “a squeaky wheel” who wouldn’t let the issue be forgotten.

From Los Angeles Times

"The rats, the squeaky blinders, do continue to roam freely in the streets of Britain's second city," she said.

From BBC