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cricked

 

[ krษชkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound produced

To crack or snap something, often producing a sharp sound. This action typically involves bending or applying pressure to an object, resulting in a sudden fracture or noise. It's often associated with joints in the body, such as fingers or necks, producing a popping sound when moved in a certain way. The term is also used to describe the action of making a cracking sound more generally.

Synonyms

crack, pop, snap

Examples of usage

  • She cricked her neck while looking back.
  • I cricked my finger when I tried to open the jar.
  • He cricked his back while lifting the heavy box.

Translations

Translations of the word "cricked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cricket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเคฟเค•เฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kricket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kriket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kricket

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒชใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cricket

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cricket

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kriket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฆฌ์ผ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑูŠูƒูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kriket

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kriket

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฟ็ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kriket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krikket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะธะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kriket

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cricket

Etymology

The term 'crick' has its origins in the Middle English word 'cricche,' often used to describe a small, sharp, or quick sound. This word is rooted in the Old Norse 'krika,' which means to bend or curve. The transition of the word into modern usage has seen it evolve from a simple description of sound into a more complex meaning that involves both sound production and physical movement. Over the centuries, it has come to describe not only the sound itself but also the physical sensation of a joint or muscle moving in a specific way that results in noise. Today, 'crick' is popularly associated with the sounds made by the human body, particularly in casual speech or health-related contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,683, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.