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

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

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The parenchyma in the darker places on section did not crepitate.

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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The ice-crystals merrily crepitate as they break up, when the bonds of frost are withdrawn.

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