Crackled: meaning, definitions and examples

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crackled

 

[ หˆkrรฆkษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound description

Crackled refers to the series of sharp, quick sounds produced by something breaking or being heated. This word is often used to describe the sound of fire, static, or even certain types of food when cooked. The term evokes a vivid auditory image that enhances the understanding of the action being described. For example, one might say that fire crackled as it burned, indicating a lively and energetic activity.

Synonyms

popped, sizzled, snapped

Examples of usage

  • The campfire crackled warmly in the night.
  • She could hear the bacon crackling in the pan.
  • The radio crackled with static before the signal cleared.

Translations

Translations of the word "crackled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estalado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคŸเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช knisternd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ retak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ั–ัะบัƒั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trzeszczฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒใƒ‘ใƒ้ŸณใŒใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรฉpitant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crujiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงatฤฑrdayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠ€๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูŽุดูŽู‚ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ praskajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ praskajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ๅ‡บๅ™ผๅ•ชๅฃฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprakandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ั€ั‹ะปะดะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ แƒแƒญแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cฤฑzฤฑltฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crujiente

Etymology

The word 'crackled' is derived from the English verb 'crackle,' which has its roots in the Middle English term 'craklen,' meaning to make a sharp noise or to break. This term is likely onomatopoeic, imitating the sound it describes. Over time, 'crackle' has evolved in usage to encompass a range of sounds that are sharp and abrupt, particularly in the context of fire or heat. The past tense form 'crackled' has been used since the 15th century to describe sounds associated with breaking or popping, establishing it as a vivid descriptor in English literature and everyday conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,616, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.