squealer

English

Etymology

From squeal +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈskwilɚ/
  • Audio (General Australian):(file)

Noun

squealer (plural squealers)

  1. Any animal or person who squeals.
  2. A pig.
  3. (slang) An informant.
  4. (informal, Canada, US, Australia) A kind of jug used to carry beer having 1 litre or 32 ounce capacity (half the size of a growler).
  5. Anything that makes a squealing noise.
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