First Known Use: circa 1560
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1crackle
verb crack·le \ˈkra-kəl\
: to make a series of short, sharp noises
crack·ledcrack·ling \-k(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of CRACKLE
intransitive verb
1
a : to make small sharp sudden repeated noises <the fire crackles on the hearth> b : to show animation : sparkle <the essays crackle with wit>
2
: craze 3
transitive verb
: to crush or crack with snapping noises
— crack·ling·ly adverb
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Origin of CRACKLE
frequentative of 1crack
2crackle
noun
Definition of CRACKLE
1
a : the noise of repeated small cracks or reports b : sparkle, effervescence
2
: a network of fine cracks on an otherwise smooth surface
First Known Use of CRACKLE
1833
CRACKLE Defined for Kids
1crackle
verb crack·le \ˈkra-kəl\
crack·ledcrack·ling
Definition of CRACKLE for Kids
1
: to make many small sharp noises
2
: to form little cracks in a surface
2crackle
noun
Definition of CRACKLE for Kids
: the noise of repeated small cracks (as of burning wood)
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