crappie

noun

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

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These are irresistible to smallmouth bass, big crappies, largemouths, and trout. Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 The marina property, which includes a beach, boat slips, a bait shop, a crappie house and the bar, Tavern on the Lake, is owned by the city and leased to Randy Plyler, a Weatherford Realtor and businessman, under an operating agreement. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026 Fishermen can expect to find bass, crappies, catfish, and more. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 In Bde Maka Ska, those fish include bluegill, crappies, muskies, northern pike, largemouth bass and walleye, which also support a strong urban fishing community. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for crappie

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 12 Jun. 2026.

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crappie

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

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