creak
The origin and history of creak.
Etymology
From Old English cearcian, "to creak or gnash," of imitative origin — the word was likely invented to sound like the noise it describes.
The origin and history of creak.
From Old English cearcian, "to creak or gnash," of imitative origin — the word was likely invented to sound like the noise it describes.
by FreeDict.com
Learn new English words for daily use — each one with meaning, pronunciation and an example. Free, no signup.
Start learning