crackly

adjective

crack·​ly ˈkra-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce crackly (audio)
Synonyms of cracklynext
: inclined to crackle : crisp

Examples of crackly in a Sentence

the crackly sound of the old record
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The patties remain juicy even when smashed flat, with edges trimmed in crackly char. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026 Then earthy-rich flavors were colliding with sharp ones, and the ping of dark caramel sweetness had offset the crackly meat. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026 As the day lengthens, and between moves, a little grease imprints each of my pieces—the residue of crackly griot, pikliz, and tostones. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026 The fresh, crackly peanuts and toasty cone are delicious, but the ice cream tastes like a marshmallow and the thin brown coating has only a hint of chocolate flavor. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crackly

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crackly was in 1732

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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crackly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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