crepundia — meaning in English

English meaning

• rattle verb To make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds by shaking or being shaken.
• toy noun An object made for a child (or sometimes an adult) to play with.

Senses

crepundia is used for these senses in English:

• rattle A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container. [from 16th c.]
• toy Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. [from 16th c.]

rattle — full definition

1. verb To make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds by shaking or being shaken.
2. verb To unsettle or unnerve someone, making them lose composure.
3. noun A baby's toy that makes a shaking noise, or any object that produces that kind of noise.
4. noun A rapid series of short, sharp sounds.

toy — full definition

1. noun An object made for a child (or sometimes an adult) to play with.
2. verb To handle, play with, or fiddle with something idly, without serious purpose.
3. adjective Describing something small, simplified, or not built for serious real-world use.

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