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crujir

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Spanish

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old Spanish cruxir. Of uncertain origin. Compare Catalan cruixir.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kɾuˈxiɾ/ [kɾuˈxiɾ]
  • Rhymes: -iɾ
  • Syllabification: cru‧jir

Verb

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crujir (first-person singular present crujo, first-person singular preterite crují, past participle crujido)

  1. to creak, to crack (high-pitched, sharp sound)
  2. to rustle, to crackle, to snap
  3. (Spain, informal) to kill, to beat

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