Definition of crick-crack in English:

crick-crack

(also cric-crac)

noun ˈkrɪkˌkrak

A repeated sharp cracking sound.

exclamation ˈkrɪkˌkrak

Representing a repeated sharp cracking sound.

adverb ˈkrɪkˌkrak

With a sharp, cracking sound.

verb ˈkrɪkˌkrak

rare

no object To emit a repeated sharp cracking sound.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Maydes Metamorphosis. Apparently a reduplication (with vowel variation) of crack, perhaps with imitative motivation, the higher vowel being intended to convey a sharper cracking sound; compare crick, and also crickle-crackle, crickling, crickle
mid 19th century; earliest use found in American Whig Review. From crick-crack. Compare Dutch krikkrakken.

Definition of crick-crack in US English:

crick-crack

(also cric-crac)

nounˈkrɪkˌkrak

A repeated sharp cracking sound.

exclamationˈkrɪkˌkrak

Representing a repeated sharp cracking sound.

adverbˈkrɪkˌkrak

With a sharp, cracking sound.

verbˈkrɪkˌkrak

rare

no object To emit a repeated sharp cracking sound.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Maydes Metamorphosis. Apparently a reduplication (with vowel variation) of crack, perhaps with imitative motivation, the higher vowel being intended to convey a sharper cracking sound; compare crick, and also crickle-crackle, crickling, crickle<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in American Whig Review. From crick-crack. Compare Dutch krikkrakken.

词汇	crick-crack
释义	Definition of crick-crack in English: crick-crack (also cric-crac) noun ˈkrɪkˌkrak A repeated sharp cracking sound. exclamation ˈkrɪkˌkrak Representing a repeated sharp cracking sound. adverb ˈkrɪkˌkrak With a sharp, cracking sound. verb ˈkrɪkˌkrak rare no object To emit a repeated sharp cracking sound. Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Maydes Metamorphosis. Apparently a reduplication (with vowel variation) of crack, perhaps with imitative motivation, the higher vowel being intended to convey a sharper cracking sound; compare crick, and also crickle-crackle, crickling, crickle mid 19th century; earliest use found in American Whig Review. From crick-crack. Compare Dutch krikkrakken. Definition of crick-crack in US English: crick-crack (also cric-crac) nounˈkrɪkˌkrak A repeated sharp cracking sound. exclamationˈkrɪkˌkrak Representing a repeated sharp cracking sound. adverbˈkrɪkˌkrak With a sharp, cracking sound. verbˈkrɪkˌkrak rare no object To emit a repeated sharp cracking sound. Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Maydes Metamorphosis. Apparently a reduplication (with vowel variation) of crack, perhaps with imitative motivation, the higher vowel being intended to convey a sharper cracking sound; compare crick, and also crickle-crackle, crickling, crickle<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in American Whig Review. From crick-crack. Compare Dutch krikkrakken.
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