intj
Meaning 1
Expressing mild annoyance or surprise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
crickets
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Pronunciation
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General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɪk.ɪts/
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General-American, Received-Pronunciation: krĭkˈ .ĭts
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Australia: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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rhymes with -ɪkɪts
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CMU ARPABET: K R IH1 K AH0 T S Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
plural of cricket.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
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noun
Meaning 3
Used alone or in metaphorically descriptive phrases: absolute silence where meaningful sound is expected; lack of response; no communication.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, figuratively, humorous, often, singular, slang
Examples
- to hear crickets
- Since then, I've received no response. Not a word. Just... crickets.
- We asked for an explanation, but all we got was crickets.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
See Jiminy Cricket.
Sense 2 is derived from the cinematic metaphor of chirping crickets at night, signaling (otherwise) complete quiet.
Real reading context