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screaky

/ˈskriː.ki/

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adjective

/ˈskriː.ki/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший вариант слова 'скрипучий', означающий издающий резкий, высокий звук, как несмазанная петля.

An obsolete variant of 'creaky', meaning making a harsh, high-pitched sound, like an unoiled hinge.

  1. Rasping or grating soundB2informal

    Producing a harsh, scraping, or grating noise, often due to friction or wear.

    ruСкрипучий

    • The old door hinges were screaky and needed oiling.
    • He spoke in a screaky voice after shouting all day.
    • The screaky brakes of the car alerted the mechanic.

    Synonymscreakydiscordantgratingharshjarringraspingraucousscrapingsqueakystrident

    Antonymsdulcetmellowsilkysmoothsoft

  2. High-pitched soundB2informal

    Making a thin, high-pitched noise, similar to a mouse's squeak or a rusty hinge.

    ruПисклявый

    • The screaky sound of the mouse made her jump.
    • A screaky noise came from the old rocking chair.
    • The screaky violin needed new strings.

    Synonymscreakingcreakypiercingscreechyshrillsqueakingsqueakysquealing

Forms
  • screakier comparative form
  • screakiest superlative form