CRICKS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word CRICKS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CRICKS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Crick

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English: of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: krɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a painful stiff feeling in the neck or back.

Short Definition:

painful stiff feeling in neck

Word: Crick

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: krɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

twist or strain (one's neck or back), causing painful stiffness

Short Definition:

twist or strain one's neck or back, causing painful stiffness

Examples:
  • I turned my head so quickly that I cricked my neck

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