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- squattocracy/skwɒˈtɒkrəsi/A social class or group consisting of wealthy landowners, especially those who acquired land through squatting or occupying land without legal title, typically in historical Australian contexts.nounVery Low
- squauwmish/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/Easily nauseated or disgusted; having a weak stomach or excessive sensitivity to unpleasant sights, smells, or moral issues.nounB2
- squaw/skwɔː/A term historically used for a North American Indigenous woman.nounLow
- squaw huckleberry/ˌskwɔː ˈhʌk.əl.bər.i/A common name for a species of small North American shrub (Vaccinium stamineum) that produces edible berries.nounVery Low
- squaw man/skwɔː mæn/A derogatory historical term for a White man married to a Native American woman, often implying he adopted or was involved in her tribal culture.nounVery low (historical/offensive term)
- squawbush/ˈskwɔːbʊʃ/Any of several North American shrubs, particularly certain species of sumac (e.g., Rhus trilobata), historically or regionally known by this name.nounVery Low
- squawfish/ˈskwɔːfɪʃ/A North American freshwater fish (genus Ptychocheilus) known for its predatory nature.nounVery Low
- squawk/skwɔːk/To make a loud, harsh, raucous cry, especially one characteristic of a large bird like a parrot or seagull.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- squawk box/ˈskwɔːk bɒks/A loudspeaker or intercom system, particularly a standalone unit used for announcements or communication.nounC1
- squawroot/ˈskwɔː.ruːt/A common name for several plants, especially a parasitic woodland plant with yellowish flowers (Conopholis americana), or a North American medicinal plant (Trillium erectum).nounLow/Very Rare (Specialist/Botanical term)
- squeak/skwiːk/A short, high-pitched sound, often thin, sharp, or creaky, typically made by small creatures, objects, or surfaces under pressure or friction.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1 (Intermediate)
- squeaker/ˈskwiːkə(r)/A small device, toy, or living thing that produces a high-pitched squeaking sound.nounC1
- squeal/skwiːl/To make a long, high-pitched cry or sound, often expressing pain, fear, excitement, or protest.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- squee/skwiː/An informal, playful, or affectionate term, often expressing excitement, adoration, or endearment, particularly regarding a person, character, or thing someone finds overwhelmingly cute, attractive, or emotionally compelling.interjectionverb-intransitiveLow (specialized slang, primarily internet/fandom contexts)
- squeegee/ˈskwiːdʒiː/A tool with a flat rubber blade set on a handle, used to clear or clean surfaces by scraping liquid off them.nounverbverb-transitiveB1
- squeeze/skwiːz/to press something firmly from opposite or all sides, often to extract liquid or change its shape; to fit into a tight space.nounverbverb-intransitive+1High
- squeeze bottle/ˈskwiːz ˌbɒtl/A flexible plastic container designed to dispense its contents when pressure is applied to its sides.nounB2
- squeeze play/skwiːz pleɪ/In baseball, a strategic play where a runner on third base attempts to score on a bunt; in poker, a betting strategy to isolate opponents and force folds.nounmedium
- squeeze-box/ˈskwiːz bɒks/A colloquial and informal term for an accordion or concertina.nounlow
- squeezebox/ˈskwiːz.bɒks/A musical instrument with bellows that are squeezed by the player to push air through reeds, producing sound, such as an accordion or concertina.nounC1
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