1. made a short, high-pitched sound
2. barely succeeded or passed
Usage: informal

Examples

• The mouse squeaked as it ran across the floor.
• Her shoes squeaked on the wet pavement.
• The door squeaked when she opened it slowly.
• The rusty gate squeaked in the wind.
• He squeaked through the final exam with a D+.
• The team squeaked past their opponents 21-20.
• She squeaked out a victory in the close election.