Cricked: meaning, definitions and examples
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cricked
[ krษชkt ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น cricket
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคฟเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kricket
๐ฎ๐ฉ kriket
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะธะบะตั
๐ต๐ฑ kricket
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใชใฑใใ
๐ซ๐ท cricket
๐ช๐ธ cricket
๐น๐ท kriket
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ฆฌ์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑูููุช
๐จ๐ฟ kriket
๐ธ๐ฐ kriket
๐จ๐ณ ๆฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ kriket
๐ฎ๐ธ krikket
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบัะธะบะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kriket
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 42681 haggardly
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- 42684 spryly
- 42685 barrenest
- 42686 scrutinization
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