Cricket is either a small insect that makes chirping sounds at night or a bat-and-ball sport popular in countries like England, India, and Australia. The meaning depends on the context.
The insect name likely comes from Old French *criquet*, imitating the chirping sound. The sport name probably comes from Middle Dutch *kricke* “stick” or *krickstoel* “low stool,” referring to the bat or wicket.
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