squeaky

[ skwee-kee ]

adjective

, squeak·i·er, squeak·i·est.

1. squeaking; tending to squeak:

   His squeaky shoes could be heard across the lobby.

Other Words From

• squeaki·ly adverb
• squeaki·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of squeaky¹

First recorded in 1860–65; squeak + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The military association adds a patriotic element, which I imagine some viewers prize, though the very premise of the series implies that the military is not squeaky clean.

From Los Angeles Times

The nation prides itself on its squeaky clean image and lack of corruption.

From BBC

K-pop idols in South Korea are generally expected to project a squeaky clean image, though in this case, many of Suga's fans had also rallied in his defence.

From BBC

A corruption case involving a public official is rare in Singapore, a financial hub that prides itself with its squeaky clean image, and Iswaran's case has gripped the nation.

From BBC

But one senior source suggested that the effect of Starmer’s rule-following mantra, is that his front bench think they are squeaky clean - “doing God’s work”.

From BBC