Meaning of the word squelch in English

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

squelch

US /skweltʃ/
UK /skweltʃ/

Verb

1.

to make a sucking sound like the one produced when you are walking on soft, wet ground:

Example:
He got out of the car and squelched through the mud to open the gate.

Noun

1.

a sucking sound like the one produced when you are walking on soft, wet ground:

Example:
As the hikers walked down the path by the house, she could hear the squelch of their boots in the mud.
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