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 hinge on the Razr Fold feels creaky in comparison, though Google and Samsung's most recent phones have smooth hinges. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

In a stately, creaky mountainside farmhouse, Mikey (Fred Hechinger) and Tom (Kit Connor) are adult brothers who sleep in beds right next to each other. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

And when the creaky door opens to allow in the jury members, everyone snaps back in their seats. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

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

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