Synonyms

creaky

American

[kree-kee] / ˈkri ki /

adjective

creakier, creakiest

creaking or apt to creak.

a creaky stairway.
run-down; dilapidated.

a creaky shack.
Phonetics. (of the voice) produced by vibration of a small portion of the vocal cords while the arytenoid cartilages are held together, with little breath being released; laryngealized.

First recorded in 1825–35; creak + -y ¹

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Newcastle were carving open the creaky Qarabag defence at will and their barrage brought a third goal in the 32nd minute.

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Each forehand slice from the Spaniard was another test of creaky hips, ankles, and knees.

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We step into the creaky vessel and Lizzie guides us to the middle of the little lake.

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She slipped into her own shoes, and off we sneaked along the creaky hallway and down the wide, carpeted staircase.

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Experts say Venezuela's oil infrastructure is creaky after years of mismanagement and sanctions.

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