creaky

adjective

ˈkrē-kē How to pronounce creaky (audio)
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 How to pronounce creaky (audio)
adverb
creakiness
ˈkrē-kē-nəs How to pronounce creaky (audio)
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
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In this tall, slender building though, there’s a feel of being tucked away in the eaves of a guesthouse on some cobblestoned European side street, especially after the long and creaky elevator ride. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 The Odyssey tweaks Homer’s classic story into a moodier version of the swords-and-sandals epic—and represents a rare swerve away from tired sequels, cheap remakes, and creaky cinematic universes. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 On her second release, the Atlanta rapper balances her headstrong flexes and creaky, idiosyncratic voice with clean plugg production and newfound poise. — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026 Years of history are apparent throughout the apartment—Wilde even added moments of creaky wood floors into the sound mix. — Emily Zemler, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for creaky

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of creaky was in 1834

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“Creaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creaky. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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creaky

adjective
ˈkrē-kē How to pronounce creaky (audio)
creakier; creakiest
: making or likely to make a creaking sound
creakily
-kə-lē How to pronounce creaky (audio)
adverb

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