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Squeaker — Squeak er ( [ e]r), n. 1. One who, or that which, squeaks. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) The Australian gray crow shrike ({Strepera anaphonesis}); so called from its note. [1913 Webster] 3. (a) A contest won by a small margin. (b) A narrow escape… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
squeaker — [skwē′kər] n. 1. a person, animal, or thing that squeaks ☆ 2. Informal a narrow escape, victory, etc … English World dictionary
Squeaker — A squeaker can be: * an instrument that makes a squeaking sound. Squeakers can be found in squeaking rubber toys, like rubber ducks. * a term used when a goal is achieved very barely, or an election is won by an insignificant margin of votes (… … Wikipedia
squeaker — n A close game. We won, but it was a squeaker. 1960s … Historical dictionary of American slang
squeaker — squeak ► NOUN 1) a short, high pitched sound or cry. 2) a single remark or communication: I didn t hear a squeak from him. ► VERB 1) make a squeak. 2) say something in a high pitched tone. 3) informal succeed in achieving something by a very… … English terms dictionary
squeaker — noun Date: 1641 1. one that squeaks 2. a contest (as a game or an election) won by a small margin … New Collegiate Dictionary
squeaker — /skwee keuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that squeaks. 2. Informal. a contest or game won by a very small margin. 3. Informal. a dangerous situation. [1635 45; SQUEAK + ER1] * * * … Universalium
squeaker — noun a) A person who, or a thing that squeaks. b) A party toy that uncoils with a squeaking sound when blown … Wiktionary
Squeaker — exclamation mark (!) … Dictionary of Australian slang
squeaker — Australian Slang exclamation mark (!) … English dialects glossary
squeaker — noun 1》 a person or thing that squeaks. 2》 informal, chiefly N. Amer. a contest won by a narrow margin. 3》 chiefly Brit. a young pigeon … English new terms dictionary
