What is "squeaked"

Squeak \Squeak\ (skw[=e]k), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Squeaked (skw[=e]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. Squeaking.] [Probably of imitative origin; cf. Sw. sqv["a]ka to croak, Icel. skvakka to give a sound as of water shaken in a bottle.]

1. To utter a sharp, shrill cry, usually of short duration; to cry with an acute tone, as an animal; or, to make a sharp, disagreeable noise, as a pipe or quill, a wagon wheel, a door; to creak.

   Who can endure to hear one of the rough old Romans squeaking through the mouth of an eunuch?
   --Addison.

   Zoilus calls the companions of Ulysses the ``squeaking pigs'' of Homer.
   --Pope.

2. To break silence or secrecy for fear of pain or punishment; to speak; to confess. [Colloq.]

   Syn: squeal.

   If he be obstinate, put a civil question to him upon the rack, and he squeaks, I warrant him.
   --Dryden.

vb. (en-past of: squeak)