screech out

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Meaning · English

To drive so suddenly and so quickly as to make the tires screech.

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The cop car screeched out of the parking lot.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “screech out” mean?

To drive so suddenly and so quickly as to make the tires screech.

Is “screech out” formal or informal?

screech out is generally informal.