
Creaky
Sound Dependent
Use 'creaky' to describe sounds typically associated with age or lack of lubrication in objects.
She slowly opened the creaky gate to enter the garden.
Common Sounds
'Creaky' often refers to common household noises that may need fixing.
Every night, the creaky stairs reminded him to get them repaired.
Indicative of Age
'Creaky' suggests something is old and may evoke a feeling of nostalgia or the need for replacement.
The creaky rocking chair was her grandmother's favorite. Compare with
GrateHarshNoisyScratchyScreechSqueaky
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