Crackly: meaning, definitions and examples

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crackly

[ ˈkrækli ]

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sound

Making a series of short, sharp noises; crisp.

Synonyms

crispy, noisy, snap-crackle

Examples of usage

The fire crackled in the fireplace.
The crunching leaves made a crackly sound underfoot.

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texture

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

Synonyms

crinkly, rough, uneven

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:

🇵🇹 crepitante

rachado
estaladiço

🇮🇳 कर्कश

🇩🇪 knisternd

rissig
knackend

🇮🇩 keretak

🇺🇦 тріскучий

🇵🇱 trzeszczący

🇯🇵 パチパチする

🇫🇷 craquant

crépitant
fissuré

🇪🇸 crujiente

agrietado
crepitante

🇹🇷 çıtırdayan

🇰🇷 탁탁 소리 나는

🇸🇦 مفرقع

🇨🇿 praskavý

🇸🇰 praskavý

🇨🇳 噼啪作响的

🇸🇮 pokajoč

🇮🇸 brakandi

🇰🇿 сытырлаған

🇬🇪 ტკაცუნი

🇦🇿 çıtırtılı

🇲🇽 crujiente

agrietado
crepitante

Word origin

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.