crackly

adjective

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

Examples of crackly in a Sentence

the crackly sound of the old record
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Though what’s underneath the crackly sugar crust is all plant-based, don’t call it health food—just call it delicious. Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025 As the cake bakes, the sugar helps create a crackly crust. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025 This game requires you to deploy units around the map based on nothing more than crackly radio reports from the front line. Barry Collins, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Get the recipe 11 of 20 Chocolate Torte Rich and dense with a crackly top, this rustic-elegant dessert is perfect for company. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crackly 

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Jan. 2025.

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