Shrieky

//ˈʃɹiːki// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Inclined to shriek, or characterised by shrieks.

    "I can't wait for the neighbours' shrieky kids to go back to school."

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Example

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"I can't wait for the neighbours' shrieky kids to go back to school."

Etymology

From shriek + -y.

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