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Podcast: Word of the Day
Episode: Crepitate
Description: Crepitate is a verb that means to make a crackling sound.The latin word crepitare means ‘to crackle.’ It entered English in the Early 17th century. Here’s an example of crepitate in use:Hearing all those creatures crepitate in the night made me a little uneasy. Don’t get me wrong, I love the wilderness, but I love it more when there isn’t so much rattling in the dark.