creaky

Describes something that makes a harsh, high-pitched sound when moved, typically due to age or lack of lubrication.

• 🌐يصف شيئًا يُصدر صوتًا حادًّا ومزعجًا عند الحركة، غالبًا بسبب القِدَم أو عدم التزييت أو ارتخاء الأجزاء. ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازًا لوصف ما فيه ضعف أو تصدع أو طابع قديم.

1. Worn and broken down B2 informal

   Describes something that is old, worn out, or in poor condition due to heavy use.

   • The creaky old chair collapsed under his weight.
   • They lived in a creaky apartment building with peeling paint.
   • His creaky bicycle needed constant repairs.

   🌐بالٍ ومتهالك

   المرادفات: batteredbroken-downdecrepitdilapidatedramshacklericketyrun-downshabby

   الأضداد: newsolidsturdy

2. Making a grating sound B1 formal

   Producing a harsh, rasping, or squeaking noise, typically from friction or age.

   • The creaky door swung open slowly.
   • She walked across the creaky wooden floorboards.
   • The old stairs were creaky and groaned with every step.

   🌐صَارّ

   المرادفات: creakinggratinggrindingharshraspingscrapingscreechingsqueaky

   الأضداد: noiselessquietsilentsoundless

3. Related to arthritis C1 informal

   Referring to joints that are stiff, painful, or make cracking sounds due to arthritis.

   • His creaky knees made it hard to climb stairs.
   • She complained about her creaky fingers in the cold weather.
   • The old man's creaky joints predicted rain.

   🌐طقطقة المفاصل

   المرادفات: arthriticrheumatic

• creakier comparative form
• creakiest superlative form