crackly

adjective

crack·ly | \ ˈkra-k(ə-)lē

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Definition of crackly

: inclined to crackle : crisp

Examples of crackly in a Sentence

the crackly sound of the old record

Recent Examples on the Web Pair that with heaps of fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of sugar on top, and each bite becomes light and airy with a crackly top and bursts of berries inside. — Kristina Kurek, Good Housekeeping, "Blueberry Muffins," 2 Mar. 2021 The tannic nuts, fluffy root vegetables and sweet fruits and berries of the season are encased in a crackly crust, ready to be evenly distributed among a stack of plates. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, "Where to get Thanksgiving pie in the Bay Area," 10 Nov. 2020 Blackman was 5, and still the memory of that crackly broadcast stays with him. — Wayne Coffey, USA TODAY, "Serena Williams vs. Sloane Stephens: Highly anticipated match highlights historic U.S. Open women's draw," 5 Sep. 2020 The restaurant is still kicking out a great pizza, too: an extra-thin tavern-style, with crackly edges and just the right balance of slightly sweet sauce and full-flavored cheese. — Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, "Chicago’s best pizzas — 27 pies across all styles," 27 Aug. 2020 That’s just a blip for a family business that has survived a century, largely on a crackly thin crust, voted best in the city. — Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, "Vito & Nick’s celebrates 100 years in Chicago with the best tavern-style pizza in the city," 12 Aug. 2020 Things are proceeding as normal until Fay takes a call from a woman on a crackly line. — Bill Goodykoontz, azcentral, "What makes 'The Vast of Night' impressively creepy also makes it a must-watch sci-fi movie," 25 May 2020 Swapping in almond flour gives it a richer taste and nearly custardy center under the crackly top. — Los Angeles Times, "Don’t cook ripe figs. Eat them fresh with this easy almond pancake," 21 Sep. 2019 The first, as mentioned above, is that a bread machine just doesn't get hot enough to give a loaf that kind of delicious, crackly crust. — Christopher Michel, Country Living, "How to Use Your Breadmaker to Get the Best Results," 6 Apr. 2020

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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crackly. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.

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crackly

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of crackly

: having or making a series of short, sharp noises

US : thin and easily cracked

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