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skrike
What does skrike mean?
To scream, shriek or cry loudly. Lancashire/Manchester dialect (variant of 'skriking').
"Stop skriking, you'll wake the whole street."
Origin
North West dialect from Old Norse 'skríkja' (to shriek).
Frequently asked questions
What does skrike mean?
To skrike is to scream, shriek or cry loudly. It's a Lancashire and Manchester dialect word.
Where does skrike come from?
It derives from the Old Norse 'skríkja,' meaning to shriek, and survives in North West English dialect.
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