as in hissing
to make a series of short, sharp noises
The logs crackled in the fire. The leaves crackled under our feet. a crackling fire
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Recent Examples of crackle
Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The series villain, Tommy Lee Royce, played with crackling menace by James Norton, will haunt you long after the credits roll.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Picture snug chalets, sparkling lights, crackling fire pits and delicious restaurant experiences that blend seasonal flavors with the region’s renowned hospitality.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Traditionally, a whole young pig is slow-roasted over an open flame or in a generously sized oven, resulting in tender meat and crisp, crackling skin.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The series villain, Tommy Lee Royce, played with crackling menace by James Norton, will haunt you long after the credits roll.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Verb
As the debate opened, the Assemblée was rowdy and restless, crackling with the heady feeling of history being made.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Picture snug chalets, sparkling lights, crackling fire pits and delicious restaurant experiences that blend seasonal flavors with the region’s renowned hospitality.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Crackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackle. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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