Shrieker
Translation of "shrieker" into Russian
Definitions
shrieker
NounUK
/ˈʃriːkə/
US
/ˈʃrikɚ/
A person or thing that emits a loud, high-pitched sound or scream.
The shrieker in the haunted house startled everyone with its sudden, piercing cry.
In fantasy and role-playing contexts, a large stationary fungus or creature that emits a piercing shriek when disturbed, often to alert nearby monsters.
The adventurers tried to slip past the shrieker without triggering its deafening alarm.
shrieky
AdjectiveHaving a high-pitched, piercing sound or quality.
The shrieky laughter of the children echoed through the playground.
(figurative, informal) Marked by an excessively loud, shrill, or sensational tone, especially in speech or writing.
The columnist criticized the newspaper's shrieky headlines.
shrieker
AdjectiveUK
/ˈʃriːkə/
US
/ˈʃrikɚ/
Emitting or characterized by loud, high-pitched shrieks.
A shrieker siren cut through the night air.