Definition

A person or thing that makes a squeaking sound, often used to refer to toys or small animals that produce such sounds.

Example

The dog loved to play with the squeaker toy that made funny noises.

Conversation

Did you hear about the election results last night?

Yeah, it was such a close race; it really was a squeaker.

I can't believe it was decided by just a few votes!

Right? It just shows how every vote really counts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Squeaker → The word is formed from "squeak" (of imitative origin, meaning to make a short, high-pitched sound) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A squeaker is something or someone that makes a squeaking sound.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound 'squeak' to remember that a 'squeaker' is something that makes that high-pitched noise.

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