crib note US
krɪb noʊt
See also: crib sheet (UK)
Definition

Definition of crib note - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
memory aidUSsmall note used to remember informationUS
  • She glanced at her crib note during the speech.
aide-mémoire cheat sheet
2.
cheatingUSnote used by students to cheat in examsUS
  • He hid a crib note in his sleeve for the test.
cheat sheet
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Images of crib note

  • crib note: small note used to remember information
    small note used to remember information
  • crib note: note used by students to cheat in exams
    note used by students to cheat in exams

Expressions with crib

crib fromv.
copy someone else's work without permission
He was caught trying to crib from his classmate during the exam.
crib sheetn.
fitted bedsheet for a crib mattress
I bought a new crib sheet for the baby.
crib someone's stylev.
copy someone's unique way of doing things
He tried to crib her style at the party.
crib mattressn.
mattress designed to fit in crib
The crib mattress needs to be firm for safety.
crack a cribv.
break into a house illegally
The gang planned to crack a crib that night.
crib-bitingn.
harmful habit where horses swallow air
Crib-biting can lead to digestive problems in horses.

Expressions with note

note downv.
write something to remember it later
She noted down the address on a piece of paper..
mental noten.
deliberate private reminder, kept without writing
I made a mental note to ask the doctor tomorrow.
bum noten.
mistake or error in a situation
His comment was a bum note in the meeting.
of noteadj.
important or worthy of attention
The scientist made a discovery of note.
drop a notev.
leave a brief written communication
He dropped a note on her desk before leaving.
make a mental notev.
consciously decide to remember something
He made a mental note of the meeting time.
on a different noteexp.
introducing a new topic or idea
On a different note, have you seen the latest movie?
on a good noteadj.
ending positively or happily
The meeting ended on a good note with everyone feeling satisfied.
on a high noteadv.
ending in a positive or successful way
The concert ended on a high note with a standing ovation.
on a more serious noteadv.
indicating a shift to a more serious topic
On a more serious note, we need to discuss the budget.

Terms related to crib note

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Examples of crib note in a sentence

  • During the exam, she discreetly checked her crib note.
  • She was caught with a crib note during the exam.
  • Crib notes were scattered across the classroom floor.

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  1. French:antisèche, ...
  2. German:Spickzettel, ...
  3. Italian:bigliettino, bigliettino per copiare, ...
  4. Spanish:chuleta, acordeón, ...
  5. Portuguese:cábula, nota de cola, ...
  6. Chinese:小抄, 作弊笔记, ...
  7. Japanese:カンニングペーパー, カンニングノート, ...
  8. Arabic:مذكرة صغيرة, وَرَقَة غِش, ...
  9. Hebrew:דַּף עֶזֶר, שְׁלִיף, ...
  10. Russian:шпаргалка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шпаргалка, ...
  12. Hindi:स्मरण-पर्ची, पर्ची, ...
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