crackle

as in to hiss
to make a series of short, sharp noises The logs crackled in the fire. The leaves crackled under our feet. a crackling fire

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Recent Examples of crackle Written and directed by Richard Linklater, the film crackles with his trademark wit and sharp dialogue. Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025 Her work is often the same, crackling with energy, honesty, and a sprinkle of absurdity. Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025 There has yet to be that feral feeling at Elland Road this season, that crackling undercurrent of Leeds United against the world. Beren Cross, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025 Thick slices of extra crispy, crackling pork belly were shingled over a thick kare-kare sauce. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crackle

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“Crackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackle. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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