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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Instead, what sets Dope Thief apart is its crackly dialogue, which fizzes with cultural references and nods to characters’ hidden desires. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025 The kindness in the voice was apparent even through the small, crackly speaker. Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025 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 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 20 Mar. 2025.

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