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Definition squeeze in American English

squeeze noun

noun
/skwiz/
1

the action of squeezing something

Example

He gave her shoulder a comforting squeeze.

Synonyms and related words
squeeze compression nip
1.1

a small amount of something that is squeezed out of something

Example

a squeeze of lemon juice

Synonyms and related words
bit piece fragment
2

a situation in which a lot of people or things are squeezed into a space

Example

It was a squeeze to get everyone into the car.

Synonyms and related words
full crowded packed
3

a situation in which there is strict control over money or goods

Example

a squeeze on costs/profits/wages

Example

The government's putting the squeeze on business profits.

Example

The economy is said to be improving, but many of us are still feeling the squeeze.

Synonyms and related words
red line limit constraint
4

a boyfriend, or a girlfriend

Synonyms and related words
lover love significant other
Definition squeeze in American English