Cricket Definition

cricket
noun
  1. leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
  2. a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs
verb
  1. play cricket

"Cricket" in song lyrics

See how cricket is used in real songs:

  • "Pull a pump out on a chump and make him jump like Jiminy Cricket"
    Ali Dee f/ Kool G Rap — Bring it On
  • "Let me go on hop into it, like a cricket"
    Custom Made Gangstas — Still Grindin'
  • "the mike yikes I like jimmy cricket"
    Fu-Schnickens — Got it Covered

Usage tips for "cricket"

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