Squeaky
(adjective)
- Making or having a high-pitched, sharp, thin sound.
- Of poor quality; shoddy.
Origin:
Late 16th century (as a verb in the sense "to squeal"): imitative.
Examples:
- The bed had a squeaky spring.
- He gave a squeaky little laugh.
- The old bicycle had a squeaky chain.
- The car made a squeaky noise when it turned.
- The mattress was old and had a squeaky surface.