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squeaky wheel

That which receives the grease. This is part of a common saying that refers to the phenomenon that he they who bitches loudest/longest shall receive compensation the fastest, and/or in the most amount. See, "The squeaky wheel get's the grease", & "bitches"
Mel: I already told Darlene that I can't afford a new range for her, but she just won't shut up about how, "Oh it'll save so much money." and "This one's self cleaning, and gets to temp so much faster." I don't know what her problem is.
Hank: Well, you know Mel, the squeaky wheel...
Mel: ... yeah?
Hank: Well you know.
Mel: ... no, what?
Hank: It always get's the grease for crying out loud!
Mel: What the heck's that supposed to mean?
Hank: Oh, go look on urbandict...
squeaky wheel by boronanon April 3, 2015
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Squeaky wheel

A ménage a trois with a twist. A squeaky wheel is a date when a man goes out with two other men with the understanding that he will get double teamed after the date. As opposed to the third wheel, the squeaky wheel is very much a part of the action.
I'm over playing the third wheel with my married friends. Me thinks I'll round up a couple of men online and play the squeaky wheel for the night.

squeaky wheel gets the grease 

Only the loudest whiner gets what he wants. ("The wheel that squeaks the loudest / Is the one that gets the grease.")
We all wanted the last bit of water, but since Hector whined all afternoon about being parched, Dad gave it to him. I guess the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

squeaky wheel gets the worm

One who complains the most typically gets the better deal.
He complains so much they are going to going to give him a raise, because the squeaky wheel gets the worm.

squeaky wheel gets the grease 

It means that if you bitch loud enough, you'll eventually get your way.
Becky begged for months to her parents for a new car and she somehow got it. Squeaky wheel gets the grease, I guess.

Cute squeaky wheel

An annoying cute person that asks questions all the time

squeaky third wheel 

When you go out with your best friend and another person comes along, that extra person is the (STW or Stew) squeaky third wheel. You and your best friend are the well-oiled, smooth-going rear wheels of the "tricycle" and since the other party is not as close as the two of you are, they say and do things that throw a wrench in your plans or irritate and cause friction.
Do we have to invite the Squeaky Third Wheel? I'd rather just go with only you. Stew can be a little bossy.
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