adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   creaky; squeaky

Adjective

1. 1
   having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge wordnet
2. 2
   having a rasping or grating sound wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

acutecreakyear piercinghowlingkeennoisy

Etymology

From screak + -y.

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