adj
creaky
KREE-kee
adj
1
Tending to creak, especially from age or wear.
"The creaky staircase gave away every late-night snack run."
2
Informal: stiff or worn down, especially from age.
"His creaky knees made the hike much harder than expected."
How to Use Creaky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSqueaky from age or wear, or (of joints, systems) stiff and worn out.
Common pairings
creaky floorboards
creaky joints
creaky old system
Word Forms
creakier comparative, creakiest superlative
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