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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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
The police radio crackled with a report of six gunshots near a busy corner in Humboldt Park.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024
Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
The sharp crackle of seasoned chicken hitting hot oil filled the air.
—Melissa Alcena, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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Verb
As a portrait of young revolutionaries, Say Nothing crackles with the thrill and romance of committing one’s life to an armed cause.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
The police radio crackled with a report of six gunshots near a busy corner in Humboldt Park.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024
Noun
Eerie Place Settings Hefner combines vintage pieces like the dinner plates and goblets with modern ones including the crackle chargers, geometric salad plates, and 3-D placemats.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
The sharp crackle of seasoned chicken hitting hot oil filled the air.
—Melissa Alcena, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Crackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crackle. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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