squeaking
squeak-ing
noun
A short, high-pitched, sharp sound, often caused by friction or small animals.
"The faint squeaking of mice kept us awake."
verb
Making a high-pitched, sharp sound, typically due to friction or small size.
"The rusty gate was squeaking loudly in the wind."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: screaky, screechy, squealing, squeaky, high-pitched, high