squeal like a stuck pig

To make a loud, shrill squealing sound, typically out of pain. I'm a little embarrassed to say that whenever I get a shot, I squeal like a stuck pig.

squeal like a stuck pig

INFORMAL

If someone squeals like a stuck pig, they scream very loudly, as though they are in a lot of pain. The baby squealed like a stuck pig. Note: Other verbs such as scream and roar can be used instead of squeal. Alan tried to calm him while Miller continued to scream like a stuck pig. Note: In this expression, `stuck' means stabbed with something such as a pointed stick or a skewer.

squeal (or yell) like a stuck pig

squeal or yell loudly and shrilly.

A stuck pig is one that is being butchered by having its throat cut; compare with bleed like a stuck pig above.