Synonyms for

Crickets

Verb / ˈkrɪkʌts / Another word for crickets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

small, jumping insects that make a chirping noise

Synonyms & similar words

cricket grasshoppers katydids cicadas locusts insects bugs critters vermin pests creepy-crawlies beetles spiders ants lice fleas worms maggots larvae grubs snails

Synonyms by register

Informal

nada zip zilch squat

Literary

chirping stridulation

Antonyms

silence noise clamor uproar hubbub din racket

Common collocations

  • sound of crickets
  • chirping of crickets
  • hear crickets
  • crickets at night
  • crickets chirping
  • silence like crickets

Word family

noun cricket
verb chirp

Usage note

The plural 'crickets' is often used idiomatically to signify silence or a lack of response, especially after a question or statement.

Example sentences

  1. I can hear crickets chirping outside my window.
  2. The cricket jumped from one leaf to another.
  3. My little brother likes to catch crickets in the yard.
  4. The cricket's song is a familiar sound in the summer.
  5. The cricket's legs are very long and thin.

Quotes

  • "All we hear is crickets chirping." - Unknown
  • "The silence was an intense roar, louder than any sound." - Ursula K. Le Guin
  • "If you don't like what you're doing, you can always pick up your needle and move to another groove." - Timothy Leary

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