Definition of crackle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: 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
crackle
nounDefinition of crackle (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: the noise of repeated small cracks or reports
b
: sparkle, effervescence
2
: a network of fine cracks on an otherwise smooth surface
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The first known use of crackle was circa 1560
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