crickets
Used alone or in metaphorically descriptive phrases: absolute silence where meaningful…Used alone or in metaphorically descriptive phrases: absolute silence where meaningful sound is expected; lack of response; no communication.
» I love the sound of crickets at night.
Meaning
1 senses(Canada, US, figuratively, humorous, often, singular, slang)Used alone or in metaphorically descriptive phrases: absolute silence where meaningful sound is expected; lack of response; no communication.
to hear crickets
Since then, I've received no response. Not a word. Just… crickets.
Examples
20 sentencesI love the sound of crickets at night.
We heard nothing but crickets.
Why are there crickets in my room?
Чому в моїй кімнаті цвіркуни?
deWarum sind da Grillen in meinem Zimmer?
The sound of crickets chirping and frogs croaking lulls me to sleep.
Сюрчання цвіркунів та квакання жаб мене заколисують.
ruСтрекотание сверчков и кваканье лягушек меня усыпляют.
I'm listening to the crickets chirping.
Origin
Sense 2 is derived from the cinematic metaphor of chirping crickets at night, signaling (oSense 2 is derived from the cinematic metaphor of chirping crickets at night, signaling (otherwise) complete quiet.
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Forms
plural: cricketses| Singular | crickets |
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