1. making a series of sharp, crackling sounds; crinkling or rustling
Usage: present participle of crankle; informal or dialectal

1. a sharp, crackling sound; a rustling noise
Usage: informal or dialectal

Examples

• The dry leaves were crankling beneath her feet as she walked through the forest.
• I heard the crankling of the cellophane wrapper as he opened the candy.
• The fire produced a pleasant crankling sound in the quiet cabin.
• She enjoyed the crankling of the autumn leaves during her morning walk.
• The plastic bag made a crankling noise when she moved it.