Main Entry: ¹crack·le

Pronunciation: \ˈkra-kəl\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): crack·led; crack·ling \-k(ə-)liŋ\

Etymology: frequentative of ¹crack

Date: circa 1560

intransitive verb 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>
2 : craze 3transitive verb : to crush or crack with snapping noises

— crack·ling·ly adverb