Crackly: meaning, definitions and examples
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crackly
[ หkrรฆkli ]
sound
Making a series of short, sharp noises; crisp.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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crackly |
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crispy |
Usually refers to food that is pleasantly crunchy, often freshly cooked or baked. It can describe textures that are fresh and firm.
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noisy |
Describes a sound or situation characterized by a lot of loud or persistent sounds. It often carries a negative connotation.
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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.
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Examples of usage
- The fire crackled in the fireplace.
- The crunching leaves made a crackly sound underfoot.
texture
Having a rough or uneven surface that produces crackling sounds when touched.
Synonyms
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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.
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rough |
This word is often used to describe a surface that is not smooth, can also describe a difficult or harsh experience.
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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.
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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.
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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:
๐ต๐น crepitante
- rachado
- estaladiรงo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช knisternd
- rissig
- knackend
๐ฎ๐ฉ keretak
๐บ๐ฆ ััััะบััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ trzeszczฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท craquant
- crรฉpitant
- fissurรฉ
๐ช๐ธ crujiente
- agrietado
- crepitante
๐น๐ท รงฤฑtฤฑrdayan
๐ฐ๐ท ํํ ์๋ฆฌ ๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฑูุน
๐จ๐ฟ praskavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ praskavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๅชไฝๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ pokajoฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ brakandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััััะปะฐาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแชแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงฤฑtฤฑrtฤฑlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ crujiente
- agrietado
- crepitante
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.