Phrase guide

squeal like a stuck pig

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

Of a person, to utter loud, high-pitched squeals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: simile

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kiljua kuin pistetty sika — to utter loud squeals
  • French: crier comme un putois — to utter loud squeals
  • French: gueuler comme un veau — to utter loud squeals
  • German: schreien wie am Spieß — to utter loud squeals
  • Norwegian Bokmål: hyle som en stukken gris — to utter loud squeals
  • Polish: piszczeć — to utter loud squeals
  • Russian: визжа́ть, как ре́заный (vizžátʹ, kak rézanyj) — to utter loud squeals
  • Swedish: skrika som en stucken gris — to utter loud squeals