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squeaker

Pronunciation: /ˈskwiːkə/
Definition of squeaker

noun

  • 1a person or thing that squeaks:children blowing party squeakers
  • chiefly British a young pigeon: [as modifier]:the pigeon society has made £1,800 from two squeaker sales
  • 2 informal, chiefly North American a competition or election won or likely to be won by a narrow margin: it looks like it will be a squeaker which could go either way

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