crappie

noun

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

Examples of crappie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After the die-off, the city acknowledged significant populations of carp, crappie and Sacramento sucker fish also were found in the water — fish which were invasively and illegally introduced into the ecosystem. Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024 Much has changed in Marshall’s decades-long career as a tournament angler, TV personality, and crappie fishing educator. Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 2 May 2024 Productive crappie hatches in 2018 and 2019 continue to support excellent fishing. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 11 June 2024 Trout streams are being stocked, crappies and bluegills are firing up and even on some nasty days some bass are starting to roam and feed. Jim Gronaw, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crappie 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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crappie

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

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