crickets

noun · interjectionB1

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Danh từ

noun

1.
(form of, plural)plural of cricket.
2.
(Canada, US, figuratively, humorous, often, singular, slang)(often singular, US, Canada, figurative, slang, humorous) 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.
We asked for an explanation, but all we got was crickets.

interjection

interjection

1.
Expressing mild annoyance or surprise.
"Oh Crickets! I seen you at the The-ayter one Night," she said. "I was there with Ollie Pozozzle of Minneapolis. Me and him come out just behind you. […]"

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