Crackly: meaning, definitions and examples

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crackly

 

[ หˆkrรฆkli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sound

Making a series of short, sharp noises; crisp.

Synonyms

crispy, noisy, snap-crackle.

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Word Description / Examples
crackly

Note: This word is a duplicate in your input and has the same definition as above.

  • The fire was warm, but the crackly sound of the burning wood was soothing.
  • She listened to the crackly voice message, straining to hear the words.
crispy

Usually refers to food that is pleasantly crunchy, often freshly cooked or baked. It can describe textures that are fresh and firm.

  • The bacon was perfectly crispy.
  • She loved the crispy lettuce in her salad.
noisy

Describes a sound or situation characterized by a lot of loud or persistent sounds. It often carries a negative connotation.

  • The busy street was incredibly noisy.
  • The kids in the playground were very noisy.
snap-crackle

A playful or descriptive term typically used to describe a sequence of sharp popping sounds. It can be used in advertising or to create a vivid image in the listener's mind.

  • The cereal makes a snap-crackle sound when milk is poured over it.
  • She liked the snap-crackle of the fireworks.

Examples of usage

  • The fire crackled in the fireplace.
  • The crunching leaves made a crackly sound underfoot.
Context #2 | Adjective

texture

Having a rough or uneven surface that produces crackling sounds when touched.

Synonyms

crinkly, rough, uneven.

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crackly

This word is commonly used to describe something that makes a series of small cracking sounds, often referring to surfaces such as paper, leaves, or a radio with poor reception.

  • The old radio was giving off a crackly sound.
  • She walked on the crackly autumn leaves.
rough

This word is often used to describe a surface that is not smooth, can also describe a difficult or harsh experience.

  • The sandpaper felt rough to the touch.
  • He had a rough day at work.
uneven

This word usually refers to surfaces that are not level or uniform, often used in physical contexts such as the ground, roads, or edges.

  • The trail was uneven, making it difficult to walk.
  • The painter had to fix the uneven edges of the wall.
crinkly

This word is typically used to describe something that has many small, thin wrinkles or folds. It can describe textures like that of paper, fabric, or skin.

  • The crinkly wrapping paper made a pleasant sound as she unwrapped the gift.
  • Her crinkly eyes were filled with joy.

Examples of usage

  • The old book pages were yellowed and crackly.
  • The crackly surface of the pottery added character to the piece.

Translations

Translations of the word "crackly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crepitante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐเฅเค•เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช knisternd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keretak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ั–ัะบัƒั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trzeszczฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒใƒ‘ใƒใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท craquant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crujiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงฤฑtฤฑrdayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒํƒ ์†Œ๋ฆฌ ๋‚˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฑู‚ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ praskavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ praskavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ™ผๅ•ชไฝœๅ“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brakandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ั‚ั‹ั€ะปะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ™แƒแƒชแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑtฤฑrtฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crujiente

Etymology

The word 'crackly' originated from the combination of 'crack' and the suffix '-ly', which is used to form adjectives indicating the manner or quality of something. The term has been in use since the late 19th century, primarily in relation to sounds or textures that are characterized by a series of short, sharp noises or rough surfaces that produce crackling sounds. Over time, 'crackly' has become a descriptive term commonly used in the context of food, nature, and textures.

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