Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cracket
noun
/ˈkrækɪt/
Definition
A term often used informally to refer to a small, usually mischievous or annoying sound or movement.
Examples
- The cracket of the branches startled the deer.
- He made a cracket sound with the wrapping paper.
- As she walked, the cracket of gravel under her feet filled the air.
Meaning
Cracket can describe a noise made by something fragile or a light sound that interrupts silence, such as the crack of a twig.
Synonyms
- snap
- crack
- pop
- click
