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 verb1 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