Crackling: meaning, definitions and examples

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crackling

[ ˈkræk.lɪŋ ]

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sound

A series of short, sharp noises or a sudden increase in volume, often used to describe the sound of something breaking or snapping.

Synonyms

crack, popping, snap, snapping

Examples of usage

The crackling of the fire in the fireplace was soothing.
I could hear the crackling of the leaves under my feet as I walked through the forest.

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food

A crispy, fried or roasted piece of pork skin, often served as a snack or used to add texture and flavor to dishes.

Synonyms

crackling pork skin, crispy pork skin, pork crackling

Examples of usage

I love the crackling on top of the roast pork.
The crackling on the pork belly was perfectly crispy.

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sound

Making a series of short, sharp noises, like the sound of something breaking or snapping.

Synonyms

crackly, popping, snapping

Examples of usage

The crackling fire filled the room with warmth.
The crackling thunderstorm kept me awake all night.

Translations

Translations of the word "crackling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estalido

🇮🇳 चटकना

🇩🇪 Knistern

🇮🇩 keretakan

🇺🇦 тріскотіння

🇵🇱 trzaskanie

🇯🇵 パチパチ音

🇫🇷 grésillement

🇪🇸 crepitación

🇹🇷 çatırtı

🇰🇷 탁탁 소리

🇸🇦 طقطقة

🇨🇿 praskání

🇸🇰 praskanie

🇨🇳 噼啪声

🇸🇮 pokanje

🇮🇸 brak

🇰🇿 сытырлау

🇬🇪 ხრაშუნი

🇦🇿 cırtlama

🇲🇽 crepitación

Word origin

The word 'crackling' originated from the Middle English word 'crakelen', which meant to make a series of sharp noises. It has been used to describe both sounds and food, with its onomatopoeic nature capturing the essence of crispiness and sudden noises.

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