squeal

noun

1. A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child or a female person, or noisy worn-down brake pads.
2. The cry of a pig.

verb

1. (ambitransitive)To scream with a shrill, prolonged sound.

   “The children squealed with delight while opening their Christmas presents.”

2. To make a squealing noise. (of an object)

   “The brakes squeal terribly.”

   “We continue through suburban Newcastle along the edge of the Tyne, before squealing around the tight curves onto the magnificent High Level bridge, which affords glorious views across Newcastle and along the river before arriving at journey's end.”

3. (intransitive, slang)To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.

   “You'd better not squeal on me to the cops.”