crepitate

American  

[krep-i-teyt] / ˈkrɛp ɪˌteɪt /

verb (used without object)

crepitated, crepitating

1. to make a crackling sound; crackle.

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crepitate British  

/ ˈkrɛpɪˌteɪt /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• crepitant adjective
• crepitation noun
• subcrepitation noun

Etymology

Origin of crepitate

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

Example Sentences

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

From America To-day, Observations and Reflections by Archer, William

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

From Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Robertson, W. G. Aitchison (William George Aitchison )

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.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark