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
Recent Examples on the Web Deep, almost peanut-buttery black sesame seeds underpin its nuanced layers: a dark custard base shielded under a thin, crackly sugar crust that shatters under the tap of a metal spoon, a sphere of black sesame ice cream sitting on top, a lacy cookie wheel wedged into it. Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024 The spheres turned out a bit fluffier, but the ovals have more crackly surface geography to savor. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024 The crackly bread sops up all the sweet-savory juices and will disappear in the blink of an eye. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 25 Apr. 2024 Juicy and sheathed in a crackly, parmesan-herb crust, these pork chops are a completely foolproof, quick-and-easy weeknight meal. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crackly 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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