squeaky

Everyday

1. Squeaky means making a short, high sound, like a squeaky door or a squeaky toy. tree →
2. A squeaky voice is high and thin. tree →
3. «Squeaky clean» means very clean, or never doing anything wrong. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, a squeaky floorboard gives away someone sneaking around; a mouse makes squeaky noises. In science, a squeaky hinge needs oil to reduce friction. Phrases: «squeaky clean», «squeaky wheel» (the person who complains gets attention).

Examples

• The squeaky door woke the baby. tree →
• My dog loves his squeaky toy. tree →
• Her voice went squeaky when she was nervous. tree →
• Dad oiled the squeaky gate. tree →
• I stepped on a squeaky floorboard and everyone heard. tree →
• The plates were squeaky clean after washing. tree →
• My new shoes are squeaky on the gym floor. tree →
• Among them was the Queen herself, who asked, in her squeaky little voice: tree →

Note

Adjective: squeaky, squeakier, squeakiest. From «squeak», a short high sound. Squeaky is higher and shorter than «creaky», which is a lower, longer sound. In science, oil or grease stops squeaking because it reduces friction.