squeaking
Mouse's signature sound
Squeaking is producing or characterized by short, high-pitched sounds—the noise of mice, rusty hinges, or rubber soles on polished floors.
Something squeaking by passes narrowly: The bill squeaked through the legislature.
A squeaking wheel gets the grease—complaints get attention.
sound
Harsh, squeaky noise
- squealShrill, piercing cry
- screechHigh, harsh cry
- chirpShort, high avian sound
- whineComplain in high pitch
high-pitched · shrill · grating · rasping · scratching · rustle · jarring · squeakiness
creak
Harsh, squeaky noise
whine · high-pitched · shrill · grating · rasping · scratching · rustle · jarring · squeakiness · sibilant
whine
Complain in high pitch
- grumbleLow, discontented murmuring
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- objectionExpression of disapproval
grievance · fuss · moan · grouse · kvetch · bellyache · beef · nitpicking · quibble · nagging
- soundssound, beeps, listen, sounds, hear
- frictionfriction, rubbing, abrading, friction burn, rolling friction
- harsh soundsscreech, shriek, squawk, squeal, grate
- machine soundshumming, buzzing, whirring, clanking, grinding
- pet behaviortail wagging, purring, kneading, growling, hissing
- animal behaviorsswimming, running, walking, jumping, flying