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Creaky

/ˈkɹiːki/ · adjective

Meaning

Tending to creak..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Tending to creak.
  2. Worn down by overuse; decrepit.
  3. arthritic or rheumatic.
  4. (linguistics) Of or relating to a special kind of phonation in which the arytenoid cartilages in the larynx are drawn together, compressing the vocal folds.

Example Sentences

creaky tone
creaky voice

Synonyms for creaky

decrepitwoebegonenoisyunhealthywornrun-downcreakingscreakyrheumaticarthriticrheumatoidflea-bitten

Antonyms for creaky

Related Words

creakingscreakynoisyworndecrepitrun-downwoebegoneunhealthyrheumatoidrheumaticarthriticflea-bittensqueakycrinkycrackyrustlysqueakyishcrumpycringefulbone-shaking

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does creaky mean?

Creaky means Tending to creak..

What is a synonym for creaky?

Common synonyms include decrepit, woebegone, noisy, unhealthy.

What is the opposite of creaky?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use creaky in a sentence?

creaky tone

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