ギーギー

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

• 古ふるい扉とびらがギーギーと音おとを立たてた。

  The old door creaked loudly.

• 床ゆか板いたを踏ふむたびにギーギー鳴なる。

  The floorboards squeak every time I step on them.