Definition

A person or animal that makes a loud, high-pitched noise, often used to refer to a pig or someone who informs on others.

Example

The squealer alerted the farmer to the danger in the barn.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new guy at work?

Yeah, I heard he’s a bit of a squealer when it comes to sharing secrets.

That’s not great; I prefer to keep things private.

Same here, I guess we’ll have to be careful what we say around him.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Squealer → The word 'squealer' is derived from 'squeal' (of imitative origin, representing the sound made) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who performs an action). A 'squealer' is thus a person who makes a squealing sound or, in slang, someone who informs on others, often in a negative context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone making a loud 'squealing' noise — that's what a 'squealer' does, and the '-er' indicates it's a person making that sound.

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