squeeze definition

1. the act of gripping and pressing firmly
• examples: he gave her cheek a playful squeeze
2. a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
• examples: increased expenses put a squeeze on profits
3. (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
• examples: she was his main squeeze
4. a twisting squeeze
• examples: gave the wet cloth a wring
5. the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
• examples: getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze
6. press firmly
• examples: He squeezed my hand