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SCREECHY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

Synonyms:

screaky; screechy; squeaking; squeaky; squealing

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

high; high-pitched (used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency)

Derivation:

screech (sharp piercing cry)

screech (a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry)

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