creaky


creaky

adj \ˈkrē-kē\
creak·i·ercreak·i·est

Definition of CREAKY

1
: marked by creaking : squeaky <creaky shoes>
2
: showing signs of deterioration or decrepitude <a creaky old house> <a creaky economy>
creak·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb
creak·i·ness \-nəs\ noun

Examples of CREAKY

  1. The new governor promises to work to revive the state's creaky economy.
  2. a computer system that is creaky with age

First Known Use of CREAKY

1834

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