Screeching like an Indian (adjective)
Definition: A high-pitched, strident cry. The Indian is used to exaggerate.
Etymology:Origin: 1550–60; var. of obs. Akin to screak,scritch
Screeching like an Indian,Steve ran across the lawn in flying leaps and somersault backwards.
Benedict Tan. 1-7
Definition: A high-pitched, strident cry. The Indian is used to exaggerate.
Etymology:Origin: 1550–60; var. of obs. Akin to screak,scritch
Screeching like an Indian,Steve ran across the lawn in flying leaps and somersault backwards.
Benedict Tan. 1-7
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