crappie

noun

crap·​pie ˈkrä-pē How to pronounce crappie (audio)

Examples of crappie in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

Canadian French crapet

First Known Use

circa 1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crappie was circa 1827

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“Crappie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crappie. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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crappie

noun
crap·​pie ˈkräp-ē How to pronounce crappie (audio)

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