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
Recent Examples on the Web
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Imagine the best parts of a baguette and a bagel in one roll, with a light, crackly crust and an airy crumb structure that still delivers a chewy bite. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024 The layers of sweet lump crab are stacked between crackly sheets of pastry, paired with a red pepper curry, and crowned with a flourish of microgreens. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024 The effect made his hushed, crackly voice feel like a wood-carving tool shaving images into sepulchral mists. Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024 The squares bake up deeply chocolatey with a soft interior and glossy, crackly top. Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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