# Word for the sound of ice

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**Created:** [January 5, 2023, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-for-the-sound-of-ice/977700 "2023-01-05T05:37:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![nzingaseated](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nzingaseated/32/3687_2.png) [@nzingaseated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nzingaseated)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-for-the-sound-of-ice/977700/1 "2023-01-05T05:37:02Z")

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I can’t remember if the word is for the sound of ice freezing (water freezing, I guess) or the sound of it cracking. But I think it was a word for the creaking sound it makes as it freezes.

It started with a “B” I think. That’s all I remember.

I stumbled on the word about 10-15 years ago, on the internet. I think a fisherman or something was using it in a YouTube video I was watching?

No idea why this ghost of a word haunts me.

Does anyone have any idea what I’m talking about?

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**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-for-the-sound-of-ice/977700/2 "2023-01-05T06:46:50Z")

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No, but it’s good to see you!

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**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-for-the-sound-of-ice/977700/3 "2023-01-05T07:15:11Z")

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Banshee?

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**Author:** ![nzingaseated](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nzingaseated/32/3687_2.png) [@nzingaseated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nzingaseated)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-for-the-sound-of-ice/977700/4 "2023-01-05T08:09:50Z")

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I can’t even remember how to use this board. I’m so lost. But thanks for the warm greeting!

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**Author:** ![nzingaseated](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nzingaseated/32/3687_2.png) [@nzingaseated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nzingaseated)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-for-the-sound-of-ice/977700/5 "2023-01-05T08:10:29Z")

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No. I can’t remember the word but I know it’s not that. Thanks tho.

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**Author:** ![nzingaseated](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nzingaseated/32/3687_2.png) [@nzingaseated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nzingaseated)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-for-the-sound-of-ice/977700/6 "2023-01-05T09:27:26Z")

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Bernie Seltzer. Sound of ice melting! I was confused but I found it. Thanks. Take care.

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**Author:** ![nzingaseated](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nzingaseated/32/3687_2.png) [@nzingaseated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nzingaseated)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-for-the-sound-of-ice/977700/7 "2023-01-05T14:47:47Z")

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Bergie\* seltzer

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**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-for-the-sound-of-ice/977700/8 "2023-01-05T15:31:02Z")

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Cool word/phrase. Looks specific to icebergs crackling. I love these sorts of niche terms.