squeak

Main Entry: ¹squeak 

Pronunciation: \ˈskwēk\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English squeken, of imitative origin

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 : to utter or make a short shrill cry or noise
2 : squeal 2a
3 : to pass, succeed, or win by a narrow margin ed by in the election>transitive verb : to utter in a shrill piping tone