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Definition of creaky

creaky

/ˈkriːki/
creak · y
Adverb:creakily
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1

Making or liable to make a harsh, high-pitched squeaking or grating sound when moved or subjected to pressure.

Example

"She tiptoed carefully up the creaky wooden stairs so she would not wake the rest of the household."

2

Old, worn-out, dilapidated, or outdated and therefore functioning poorly or stiffly (of a body, structure, or institution).

Example

"The municipal transit agency is finally replacing its creaky ticketing system with modern contactless readers."

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• Rhymes for creaky

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the imitative verb 'creak' (which originated in Middle English to mimic a harsh, grating sound) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Creaky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/creaky
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