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squeaker

  (skwē'kər) pronunciation
n.
  1. One that squeaks.
  2. Informal. Something, such as an election, that is won, passed, or achieved by the narrowest of margins or at the very last moment.

 
 
WordNet: squeaker
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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used

Meaning #2: something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin
  Synonyms: close call, close shave, squeak, narrow escape


 
Wikipedia: squeaker (disambiguation)

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 ("2000 US presidential election was a squeaker").
  • a variety of feed used by pigeon fanciers or breeders of racing pigeons for young adolescent pigeon - squeaker mix
  • a derogatory term for pre-pubescent child who hasn't hit puberty or a child who's voice hasn't broken.
  • slang for a pig
  • a small enemy from Kirby Squeak Squad
  • the cat stuck in a tree in the opening scene of The Incredibles

 
 

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Dictionary. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2007, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2007. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
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