creaky

adjective

ˈkrē-kē 

creakier; creakiest

1

: marked by creaking : squeaky

creaky shoes

2

: showing signs of deterioration or decrepitude

a creaky old house

a creaky economy

creakily

ˈkrē-kə-lē 

adverb

creakiness

ˈkrē-kē-nəs 

noun

Examples of creaky in a Sentence

The new governor promises to work to revive the state's creaky economy.

a computer system that is creaky with age

Recent Examples on the Web

The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

With no score, the film’s vivid sound design of billowing foliage, creaky doors and floorboards, creates an austere ambience that softens with quiet feeling as the contours of the family’s troubles are gradually filled out. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

For the only time all season, Coach Tony Marandos sprung those creaky knees off the bench, stood up and let out a yell. — John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

Davis came of age at a time when the political nerve center of Broward was the creaky old county courthouse on the banks of the New River. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for creaky

• cheeky
• freaky
• kiki
• leaky
• sneaky
• squeaky
• streaky

Kids Definition

creaky

adjective

ˈkrē-kē 

creakier; creakiest

: making or likely to make a creaking sound

creakily

-kə-lē 

adverb