squeaker

 
Pronunciation: /ˈskwiːkə/

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