Squeal (?), v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Squealed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Squealing.] [Of Scand. origin; cf. Sw. sqväla,
Norw. skvella. Cf. Squeak, Squall.]
1. To cry with a sharp, shrill, prolonged sound,
as certain animals do, indicating want, displeasure, or
pain.
2. To turn informer; to betray a secret.
[Slang]
Squeal, n. A shrill, somewhat
prolonged cry.
Squeal (?), v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Squealed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Squealing.] [Of Scand. origin; cf. Sw. sqväla,
Norw. skvella. Cf. Squeak, Squall.]
1. To cry with a sharp, shrill, prolonged sound,
as certain animals do, indicating want, displeasure, or
pain.
2. To turn informer; to betray a secret.
[Slang]
Squeal, n. A shrill, somewhat
prolonged cry.