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Crickets

//ˈkɹɪk.ɪts// intj, noun, slang

Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    Expressing mild annoyance or surprise.

    "Seraphina. You have more money, Betsy, than you will know how to spend; all your own. / Betsy. Oh, gracious! Won't I have as much dinner as I can eat every day! / Mrs. Green. Yes, my love, you can have everything you wish for. / Betsy. Oh, crickets!"

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of cricket. form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Used alone or in metaphorically descriptive phrases: absolute silence where meaningful sound is expected; lack of response; no communication. Canada, US, figuratively, humorous, often, singular, slang

    "to hear crickets"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Sense 2 is derived from the cinematic metaphor of chirping crickets at night, signaling (otherwise) complete quiet.

Etymology 2

See Jiminy Cricket.

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