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skriking
What does skriking mean?
Crying, screaming or wailing. A Lancashire/Manchester dialect word.
"The baby's been skriking all night."
Origin
North West dialect from Old Norse 'skríkja' (to shriek).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'skriking' mean?
It means crying, screaming or wailing, usually said of children, in Lancashire and Manchester dialect.
Where does 'skriking' come from?
It derives from the Old Norse 'skríkja', meaning to shriek.
Where is 'skriking' used?
It's a North West English dialect word, common around Lancashire and Manchester.
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