also: ぎいぎい
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
creaking; squeaking; grating; rasping
Onomatopoeia for a heavy, dull, or grating sound, such as a door hinge, floorboard, or machinery under strain. Often used with と.
See also: キーキー
古い扉がギーギーと音を立てた。
The old door creaked loudly.
床板を踏むたびにギーギー鳴る。
The floorboards squeak every time I step on them.
Variant katakana spelling with small ィ.
キーキー describes a higher-pitched, sharper squeak or screech, while ギーギー is heavier and duller.
Onomatopoeic word; the voiced initial consonant ギ suggests a heavier, duller sound compared to the unvoiced キ.