Macedonian edit

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чкрипи (čkripi) third-singular presentimpf (perfective зачкрипи)

  1. (intransitive) to screech, squeak, creak

Usage notes edit

  • This onomatopoeic verb is generally used to describe unpleasant sounds made by various materials rubbing against each other, though it may be extended to any unpleasant sound of a medium to high pitch. It may be used to discuss, for example, rusty doors, tires on the road, nails on a chalkboard, a hoarse voice, a faulty telephone transmission, etc...

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