Creaky

usgb/ˈkriːki/
adjective

Making a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied.

The old wooden chair is creaky every time I sit on it.
Visual representation of "creaky" - Making a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied.

Often appears as...

  • creaky door
  • creaky floor
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Sound Dependent

Use 'creaky' to describe sounds typically associated with age or lack of lubrication in objects.

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She slowly opened the creaky gate to enter the garden.
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Common Sounds

'Creaky' often refers to common household noises that may need fixing.

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Every night, the creaky stairs reminded him to get them repaired.
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Indicative of Age

'Creaky' suggests something is old and may evoke a feeling of nostalgia or the need for replacement.

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The creaky rocking chair was her grandmother's favorite.
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