crepitate

[ krep-i-teyt ]

verb (used without object)

, crep·i·tat·ed, crep·i·tat·ing.

1. to make a crackling sound; crackle.

crepitate

/ ˈkrɛpɪˌteɪt /

verb

1. intr to make a rattling or crackling sound; rattle or crackle

Derived Forms

• ˈcrepitant, adjective

Other Words From

• crepi·tant adjective
• crepi·tation noun
• subcrep·i·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of crepitate¹

First recorded in 1615–25 in sense “to fart”; the modern sense dates from 1850–55; from Latin crepitātus, past participle of crepitāre “to rattle, rustle, chatter, fart,” frequentative of crepāre; -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of crepitate¹

C17: from Latin crepitāre

Example Sentences

Crepitate, krep′i-tāt, v.i. to crackle, snap.—adj.

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So ---’s Epics crepitate in Sonnets. 

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The portions containing air are of a light brick-red colour, and crepitate under the finger.

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The sixpences do not "bang" in this country: they crepitate, they crackle, as though shot from a Maxim quick-firer.

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V. rap, snap, tap, knock, ping; click; clash; crack, crackle; crash; pop; slam, bang, blast, boom, clap, clang, clack, whack, wham; brustle†; burst on the ear; crepitate, rump. blow up, blow; detonate.

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