crickets

Meaning

Noun

1. (form-of, plural) plural of cricket.
2. (Canada, US, figuratively, humorous, often, singular, slang) Used alone or in metaphorically descriptive phrases: absolute silence where meaningful sound is expected; lack of response; no communication.

Intj

Expressing mild annoyance or surprise.

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cricket

• Noun
• Verb

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Synonyms

Gryllidae

Translations

Grillen

جدجديات

جداجد

Grille

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Gryllidae

grillon

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sauterelles

Gryllidae

grillons

Gryllidae

grilli

Gryllidae

Gryllinae

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈ kɹɪk.ɪts/

Etymology

Sense 2 is derived from the cinematic metaphor of chirping crickets at night, signaling (otherwise) complete quiet.