adj

creaky

KREE-kee

Creaky (adj) means tending to creak, especially from age or wear. Example: “The creaky staircase gave away every late-night snack run.”

adj

Tending to creak, especially from age or wear.

"The creaky staircase gave away every late-night snack run."

Informal: stiff or worn down, especially from age.

"His creaky knees made the hike much harder than expected."

How to use creaky

Learner’s notes

In 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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Rhymes for creaky

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Frequently asked questions

What does “creaky” mean?

The word “creaky” means tending to creak, especially from age or wear. In plain terms, squeaky from age or wear, or (of joints, systems) stiff and worn out.

How do you pronounce “creaky”?

“Creaky” is pronounced KREE-kee (/ˈkɹiːki/ in IPA).

How do you use “creaky” in a sentence?

Here is “creaky” used in a sentence: “The creaky staircase gave away every late-night snack run.”

What part of speech is “creaky”?

“Creaky” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “creaky” have?

“Creaky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tending to creak, especially from age or wear.