crackle

¹crack·le

verb \ˈkra-kəl\

crack·ledcrack·ling\-k(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of CRACKLE

intransitive verb

1

a : to make small sharp sudden repeated noises <the fire crackles on the hearth> b : to show animation : sparkle <the essays crackle with wit>

2

: craze 3

transitive verb

: to crush or crack with snapping noises

— crack·ling·ly adverb

Examples of CRACKLE

1. The logs crackled in the fire.
2. The leaves crackled under our feet.

Origin of CRACKLE

frequentative of ¹crack

First Known Use: circa 1560

Rhymes with CRACKLE

cackle, grackle, hackle, macle, rackle, shackle, spackle, tackle