Squealer

Pronunciation: /skwiːlər/

Definitions of squealer

noun a person who informs on others; a tattletale or informer

Example Sentences

A1 The little pig was known as the squealer of the group because he always made noise.

A2 The children laughed at the squealer as it ran around the farmyard making high-pitched sounds.

B1 The squealer alerted the farmer to the presence of a fox near the chicken coop.

B2 The politician was nicknamed 'the squealer' by the press for always revealing secrets to gain favor.

C1 The undercover agent was known as the squealer within the criminal organization for providing information to the authorities.

C2 The whistleblower faced backlash from their colleagues for being labeled as the squealer who exposed corruption within the company.

Examples of squealer in a Sentence

formal The witness was labeled as a squealer for revealing crucial information to the authorities.

informal I can't believe he snitched on us, what a squealer!

slang Don't trust that guy, he's a total squealer.

figurative The loud squealer of the group always makes sure their opinions are heard.

Grammatical Forms of squealer

• past tense: squealed
• plural: squealers
• comparative: more squealer
• superlative: most squealer
• present tense: squeals
• future tense: will squeal
• perfect tense: have squealed
• continuous tense: is squealing
• singular: squealer
• positive degree: squealer
• infinitive: to squeal
• gerund: squealing
• participle: squealing

Origin and Evolution of squealer

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'squealer' originated from Middle English, derived from the verb 'squeal' which imitates the sound of a high-pitched cry or squeak.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person or animal that makes a high-pitched cry or noise, 'squealer' later evolved to refer to a person who informs on others or betrays their trust, often used in a derogatory or accusatory sense.