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7 letters · 14 points in Scrabble
Meaning
noun a crunching noise
verb make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants
verb sit on one's heels
originAttested since about 1800. Probably an intensive form of crunch; ultimately derived from the onomatopoeia of a crumpling sound; or perhaps a blend of squeeze + crunch.
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