creaky
adjectiveUK /ˈkriːki/
US /ˈkriːki/
Something creaky makes a small cracking or squeaking sound when it moves.
The old wooden stairs were creaky when we walked up them.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A voice that is creaky sounds rough and high, like it is tired or strained.
Grandpa answered the phone in a creaky voice.
3. Something creaky is old and likely to break or stop working.
The creaky old car barely made it up the hill.
4. A creaky system or plan is weak and does not work smoothly.
The creaky schedule fell apart after one delay.