crackled; crackling
ˈkra-k(ə-)liŋ 
1
a
: to make small sharp sudden repeated noises
the fire crackles on the hearth
b
: to show animation : sparkle
the essays crackle with wit
: to crush or crack with snapping noises
cracklingly
adverb
1
a
: the noise of repeated small cracks or reports
b
2
: a network of fine cracks on an otherwise smooth surface
Examples of crackle in a Sentence
Verb
The logs crackled in the fire.
The leaves crackled under our feet.
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Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Whether roasting marshmallows, telling campfire stories or simply enjoying the glow of a crackling fire, fire pits make outdoor living cozy and inviting year-round.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
As the best team in the Championship this season, that same crackle has been hard to find.
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Verb
Written and directed by Joss Whedon, The Avengers crackles with energy and tension.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Whether roasting marshmallows, telling campfire stories or simply enjoying the glow of a crackling fire, fire pits make outdoor living cozy and inviting year-round.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
Sade Adu’s voice is the first to break through the intro’s staticky crackle while slick drums kick in.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
As the best team in the Championship this season, that same crackle has been hard to find.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Crackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crackle. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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