1. making harsh grating or squeaking sounds when moved or pressed
2. old and showing signs of wear or weakness
Usage: informal

Examples

• The old wooden stairs were creaky and groaned under our weight.
• She opened the creaky door slowly to avoid waking anyone.
• The creaky floorboards announced every footstep in the house.
• His creaky joints made it difficult to get out of bed in the morning.
• The creaky old car barely made it up the hill.
• We could hear the creaky swing moving in the wind.
• The creaky gate needed oil on its hinges.