Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
screechy
Adjective
/ˈskriː.tʃi/
Definition
Having a high-pitched, harsh sound that can be unpleasant to listen to.
Examples
- The screechy voice of the parrot startled everyone in the room.
- Many found the music at the concert too screechy to enjoy.
- The tires made a screechy noise when they hit the brakes suddenly.
Meaning
Screechy describes a sound that is shrill or uncomfortably loud, often associated with sounds that are jarring or grating.
Synonyms
- Shill
- High-pitched
- Grating
- Raspy
- Strident
