Definition of "crappie" [crap•pie]

• Either of two edible North American sunfishes, the black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) or the white crappie (P. annularis). (noun)

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• "Once i got that i wanted to start bluegill and crappie fishing. wow what a blast my biggest crappie is 12 inches."
• "My favorite for crappie is a small white maribou streamer."
• "My favorite hardbait for crappie is the yozuri snap beans I crush'm with these little things."