An act of pressing something with one's fingers or hand. He gave the stress ball a firm squeeze to relieve tension.
A difficult or tight situation, especially financially. The company is in a financial squeeze due to declining sales.
A small amount of liquid extracted by squeezing. Add a squeeze of lemon to the salad for extra flavor.
A short, affectionate hug. She gave her friend a quick squeeze before saying goodbye.
A romantic partner or significant other. He introduced his new squeeze to his family at the dinner.
To press something firmly, especially with one's hands. She squeezed the lemon to extract the juice.
To force or push something into a small space. He managed to squeeze the suitcase into the overhead compartment.
To obtain something from someone with difficulty or by using pressure. The detective tried to squeeze information out of the suspect.
To move through a narrow or confined space. We had to squeeze through the crowd to get to the front of the stage.