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creaky

creak·y [ krkee ] (comparative creak·i·er, superlative creak·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. creaking: making a prolonged squeaking noise

2. stiff: not able to move easily, especially as a result of aging ( informal )

3. old or old-fashioned: showing signs of having deteriorated over time or of being old-fashioned ( informal )


creak·i·ly adverb
creak·i·ness noun
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