WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Screechy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Making a high-pitched, harsh, or piercing sound.

Example sentence: The screechy sound of the brakes startled the pedestrians.

Example sentence: The screechy violin made everyone cover their ears.

Sense 2: Describing a voice or sound that is shrill and unpleasant to listen to.

Example sentence: The screechy toddler's constant wailing annoyed the other passengers on the plane.

Example sentence: I can't stand her screechy laugh; it's like nails on a chalkboard.

Sense 3: Characteristic of a place or dialect, used by a small group or specific locale.

Example sentence: The screechy accent from the coastal region is distinct compared to the inland dialect.

Example sentence: This theater is known for its screechy performances, loved by the local audience.

Related Products: Screechy Brake Pads, Screechy Violin Bow, Screechy Voice Remover