creaky

• Qualifie quelque chose qui émet un grincement aigu ou un craquement lors d'un mouvement, généralement à cause de l'âge, du manque de lubrification ou de la fragilité.

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

1. Worn and broken downB2informal

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

   Usé et délabré

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

   Synonymesbatteredbroken-downdecrepitdilapidatedramshacklericketyrun-downshabby

   Antonymesnewsolidsturdy

2. Making a grating soundB1formal

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

   qui grince

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

   Synonymescreakinggratinggrindingharshraspingscrapingscreechingsqueaky

   Antonymesnoiselessquietsilentsoundless

3. Related to arthritisC1informal

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

   craquant (articulations arthritiques)

   • 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.

   Synonymesarthriticrheumatic