Dictionary Entry
creaky
Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/kree-kee/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyEmerging (0)Making or likely to make a harsh squeaking sound; old and stiff.
In a Sentence
“The creaky floorboards announced every step the cat took across the attic.”
Origin
From Old English 'cracian' meaning to resound or crack.
Common Phrases
Still being gathered for this entry.
Missing dictionary details are being fetched in the background.
Poetry examples for “creaky”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Poetry examples are still being gathered for this entry. They will appear here once matching poems are available in the library.