Meaning of the word screeching in English

What does screeching mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

screeching

US /ˈskriːtʃ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈskriːtʃ.ɪŋ/

Noun

1.

a long, loud, high noise that is unpleasant to hear:

Example:
I was woken by the sudden screeching of two cats fighting.

Adjective

1.

making a long, loud, high noise that is unpleasant to hear:

Example:
There was a crowd of screeching demonstrators outside the hotel.
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