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screechy

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective screechy has 1 sense
  1. screaky, screechy, squeaking, squeaky, squealing - having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
    Antonyms: low, low-pitched (indirect, via high)

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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.

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