krik

noun
  1. A sound or noise resembling a creak or crack, often used to describe a sudden, sharp noise. noun
    The old wooden floor made a krik as he stepped on it.
    She heard a krik coming from the attic, which startled her.
  2. To make a creaking or cracking sound. verb
    The door kriked open slowly as the wind pushed it.
    He kriked his knuckles nervously before the interview.