squeakiness
Annoying hinge sound
Squeakiness is the quality of making high-pitched sounds, like hinges that need oiling or shoes on a gym floor.
The word extends to voices that sound thin and sharp: The squeakiness of his voice undermined his authority.
Something with squeakiness lacks the smooth, silent operation you'd expect or prefer.
Harsh, squeaky noise
- screechHigh, harsh cry
- squealShrill, piercing cry
- chirpShort, high avian sound
- rustleSoft crackling sound
whistle · pip · peep · chirrup · tweet · shriek · whimper · sibilance
High in frequency
- shrillHigh-pitched and harsh
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
- ear-piercingIntensely shrill sound
- trebleHigh frequency range
soprano · falsetto · strident · penetrating · sharp · ultrasonic · discordant · tinny
creak
Harsh, squeaky noise
rustle · whistle · pip · peep · chirrup · tweet · shriek · whimper · sibilance · noise
high-pitched
High in frequency
- shrillHigh-pitched and harsh
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
- ear-piercingIntensely shrill sound
treble · soprano · falsetto · strident · penetrating · sharp · ultrasonic · discordant · tinny · reedy
rubbing
Applying pressure while moving
resistance · lubrication · abrasion · contact · surface · leather · rubber · vinyl · balloon · marker
whining
Prolonged nasal complaining
- gripingVoicing persistent complaints
- grumblingMuttering in discontent
- fussingAnxious, trivial agitation
nagging · protesting · objecting · demanding · persistent · annoying · vocal · insistent · clamoring · petitioning