squeezing

verbexert pressure on sides, parts of something

verbtry to get money out of

Word Origin & History

c.1600, probably an alteration of quease (c.1550), from Old English cwysan "to squeeze," of unknown origin, perhaps imitative (cf. German quetschen "to squeeze"). Slang expression to put the squeeze on (someone or something) "exert influence" is from 1711. Baseball squeeze play first recorded 1905. Main squeeze "most important person" is attested from 1896; meaning "one's sweetheart, lover" is attested by 1980.

Example Sentences for squeezing

But he remembered that he had once before been caught and had escaped by squeezing the trap.

It's a pleasure to you, I know,' said Tom, squeezing her hand heartily.

But I'm that glad to see you, laddies, I feel just like squeezing for another hour.

He glanced down, and noticed that she was squeezing his hand spasmodically.

"Full house; no reserved seats," observed the man ...

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