Squeeze Definition
squeeze
noun
- the act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her cheek a playful squeeze"
- a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
- a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer; "increased expenses put a squeeze on profits"
- (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend; "she was his main squeeze"
- a twisting squeeze; "gave the wet cloth a wring"
- an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power; "she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away"
- a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug"
- the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space; "getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze"
verb
- to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon"
- press firmly; "He squeezed my hand"
- squeeze like a wedge into a tight space; "I squeezed myself into the corner"
- to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"; "He squeezed her for information"
- obtain by coercion or intimidation; "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"; "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him"
- press or force; "Stuff money into an envelope"; "She thrust the letter into his hand"
- squeeze tightly between the fingers; "He pinched her behind"; "She squeezed the bottle"
- squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
- squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle"
"Squeeze" in song lyrics
See how squeeze is used in real songs:
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"Trigga finger on tha squeeze"
(504 Boyz f/) X-Con — Enemies -
"I got the desert eas', pull it out and squeeze"
60 Second Assassin f/ 12 O'Clock, Chi-King, Timbo King — Clockz N' Kingz -
"cuz playa rule number 3 is never disrespect a man mades squeeze"
69 Boyz — Catch 22
Words that rhyme with squeeze
Usage tips for "squeeze"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "squeeze" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for squeeze to find words that pair well.