squealer

/'skwi:lə/
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squealer

A farmer feeds the squealer in the pen.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who reveals confidential or secret information, especially to authorities or for personal gain: A "squealer" is someone who informs on others, often betraying trust.
    • (Informal, dated) A young pig; a piglet: This is a less common, informal term for a young swine.
Usage and Examples
  • Noun (Informant):
    • No one in the gang trusted him after they discovered he was a squealer.
    • The police protected the identity of the squealer who provided the key evidence.
  • Noun (Young pig):
    • The farmer went to check on the new squealers in the pen.
Advanced Usage
  • "To turn squealer": To become an informant.
    • Facing a long prison sentence, he decided to turn squealer and testify against his associates.
Variants and Related Words
  • Squeal (verb): To make a long, high-pitched cry or sound; to inform on someone.
    • The tires squealed on the wet pavement.
    • He was afraid his accomplice would squeal to the police.
  • Informant (noun): A more formal synonym for a person who provides information.
Synonyms
  • Informant: A person who gives information to another.
  • Snitch: (Informal) A person who informs on someone.
  • Tattletale: (Informal, often used for children) A person who reveals secrets or informs about others' misbehavior.
  • Stool pigeon: (Slang) An informant, especially for the police.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Squeal like a stuck pig": To scream or cry out loudly and shrilly.
    • When he stubbed his toe, he squealed like a stuck pig.
squealer

A farmer feeds the squealer in the pen.

Noun
  1. domestic swine
  2. one who reveals confidential information in return for money

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