crickety

/ˈkrɪki/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or characterized by a tendency to make or move with a cracking or snapping sound

“The old wooden floor was crickety underfoot.”

2. adjective

infested with or producing crickets

“The crickety summer nights were filled with the sounds of chirping insects.”

Synonyms

  • crackly
  • snappy

Antonyms

  • silent
  • smooth