noun
- a series of short, sharp sounds like something breaking or burning
- the crispy skin of roasted pork
Usage: culinary
adjective
- making short, sharp sounds; lively and energetic
Examples
- The crackling of the fire filled the quiet room.
- We could hear the crackling of leaves under our feet.
- The radio reception was poor, with constant crackling sounds.
- The chef served roast pork with crispy crackling on top.
- She enjoyed the crackling from the Sunday roast.
- The logs made a crackling sound as they burned.
- There was a crackling energy in the crowd before the concert.
- The old vinyl record had a crackling quality to it.