Meaning of the word crackling in English
What does crackling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
crackling
US /ˈkræk.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈkræk.lɪŋ/
Noun
1.
the crisp skin of roasted pork
Example:
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The best part of the roast was the crunchy crackling.
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He served the pork with plenty of crackling.
2.
a series of short, sharp noises
Example:
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We heard the crackling of dry leaves under our feet.
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The only sound was the crackling of the fire.
Adjective
making short, sharp, slight cracking noises
Example:
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The crackling fire kept us warm all night.
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There was a crackling sound on the radio line.
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