crickets

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
  2. noun a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs
  3. verb play cricket

Etymology

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

Synonyms

cricket

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