1. making sharp, snapping sounds; characterized by cracks or crackling noises
2. having a texture that breaks or crumbles easily; brittle

Examples

• The crackly sound of the radio made it hard to hear the broadcast.
• She enjoyed the crackly texture of the freshly baked cookie.
• The fire produced a warm, crackly glow in the dark room.
• The old vinyl record had a crackly quality that added to its charm.
• His voice came through the speaker with a crackly, distorted tone.
• The autumn leaves were dry and crackly underfoot.