crackling

verb

Meaning

A series of short, sharp, snapping sounds produced by something burning, breaking, or moving rapidly.

Examples

The old radio started to crackle with static before the music finally came through clearly.
Dry leaves crackle underfoot when you walk through the woods in late autumn.

Synonyms: pop, snap, crackle, sizzle, crepitate

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crackling

verb

Pronunciation: ˈkrækəl

Definition

A series of short, sharp, snapping sounds produced by something burning, breaking, or moving rapidly.

Examples

The old radio started to crackle with static before the music finally came through clearly.
Dry leaves crackle underfoot when you walk through the woods in late autumn.

How to Use crackling

crackle with (prepositional phrase): to be filled with a specific sound or energy — "The air seemed to crackle with tension during the debate."
crackle underfoot (collocation): to make a sound when stepped upon — "The frozen grass began to crackle underfoot as we walked."

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