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crackly

adjective

crack·​ly ˈkra-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce crackly (audio)
: inclined to crackle : crisp

Examples of crackly in a Sentence

the crackly sound of the old record
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The chicken is fried to a crackly crisp, and each bite reveals satin-soft pockets of poultry. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025 Crispy, crackly pretzel wrapped around a nugget of peanut butter and coated in top quality chocolate make these a toothsome snack. Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025 Let stand until glaze becomes crackly, about 1 hour. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025 Even after weeks of drying winds, the crackly leaves worked themselves into every corner and declivity. Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crackly

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crackly was in 1732

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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crackly. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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