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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCreaky
/ˈkriː.ki/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Characterized by a creaking sound, often due to age or wear.
"The creaky floorboards made it difficult to sneak around the house." - 2
Describing a voice that is hoarse or shaky, often due to age or fatigue.
"His creaky voice revealed his years of experience."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'creaky' originates from the Middle English 'crek', which is derived from the Old English 'crecan', meaning 'to make a loud noise'. The term has evolved to describe sounds associated with old or worn objects, particularly in reference to doors and floors.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Creaky" is said worldwide
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grinçant
Transliteration: grinçant
"Le plancher grinçant a rendu difficile de se faufiler dans la maison."
knarrend
Transliteration: knarrend
"Die knarrenden Dielen machten es schwer, sich im Haus zu bewegen."
scricchiolante
Transliteration: scricchiolante
"Il pavimento scricchiolante rendeva difficile muoversi in casa."
chirriante
Transliteration: chirriante
"El suelo chirriante dificultaba moverse por la casa."
rangente
Transliteration: rangente
"O chão rangente dificultava a movimentação pela casa."
खड़खड़ाता
Transliteration: khadkhadāta
"खड़खड़ाता फर्श घर में चुपचाप चलने में मुश्किल कर रहा था।"
吱吱作响的
Transliteration: zhīzhī zuòxiǎng de
"吱吱作响的地板让在家里悄悄移动变得困难。"
삐걱거리는
Transliteration: ppigeokgeorineun
"삐걱거리는 바닥은 집에서 조용히 움직이는 것을 어렵게 만들었다."
きしむ
Transliteration: kishimu
"きしむ床は家の中を静かに移動するのを難しくした。"
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