crickets
Meanings
noun
- plural of cricket.
- Used alone or in metaphorically descriptive phrases: absolute silence where meaningful sound is expected; lack of response; no communication.
intj
- Expressing mild annoyance or surprise.
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Etymology
Sense 2 is derived from the cinematic metaphor of chirping crickets at night, signaling (otherwise) complete quiet.
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