shrieky en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈʃɹiːki/
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From shriek + -y.
Meanings
-
Inclined to shriek, or characterised by shrieks.
I can't wait for the neighbours' shrieky kids to go back to school.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shriekiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| shriekier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |