What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
creeky
Example
The old house had creeky floorboards that made noise with every step. [creeky: adjective]
Example
The creeky door made a loud noise when I opened it. [creeky: adjective]
creaking
Example
The old chair was creaking loudly as I sat down. [creaking: verb]
Example
The creaking sound of the ship added to the eerie atmosphere of the night. [creaking: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Creaking is more commonly used than creeky in everyday language. Creaking is versatile and can be used to describe any object that produces a creaking sound, while creeky is less common and is typically used to describe structures or objects that produce a creaking sound.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between creeky and creaking?
Both creeky and creaking are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
