Crackle: meaning, definitions and examples

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crackle

[ ˈkræk.əl ]

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sound

A series of short, sharp noises, like the sound of paper or wood burning in a fire.

Synonyms

crunch, pop, snap

Examples of usage

The crackle of the fire filled the room.
I could hear the crackle of the leaves under my feet as I walked through the forest.

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sound

To make a succession of slight sharp snapping noises.

Synonyms

crunch, pop, snap

Examples of usage

The fire crackled in the fireplace.
The plastic bag crackled as she squeezed it.

Translations

Translations of the word "crackle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estalar

🇮🇳 चकनाचूर होना

🇩🇪 knistern

🇮🇩 retak

🇺🇦 тріщати

🇵🇱 trzaskać

🇯🇵 パチパチ音を立てる

🇫🇷 craquer

🇪🇸 crujir

🇹🇷 çatırdamak

🇰🇷 탁탁 소리가 나다

🇸🇦 فرقعة

🇨🇿 praskat

🇸🇰 praskať

🇨🇳 噼啪作响

🇸🇮 pokati

🇮🇸 braka

🇰🇿 сықырлау

🇬🇪 ტკაცუნი

🇦🇿 xırçıltı

🇲🇽 crujir

Word origin

The word 'crackle' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Middle Dutch word 'kraken' meaning 'to crack'. Over time, it evolved to describe the sound of something breaking or burning rapidly. The term has been used for centuries to depict the sharp, snapping noises associated with fire or breaking objects.

See also: crack, cracked, cracker, crackers, cracking, crackling, crackly.