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/
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Noun

1.

the crisp skin of roasted pork

Example:
The best part of the roast was the crunchy crackling.
He served the pork with plenty of crackling.
2.

a series of short, sharp noises

Example:
We heard the crackling of dry leaves under our feet.
The only sound was the crackling of the fire.

Adjective

making short, sharp, slight cracking noises

Example:
The crackling fire kept us warm all night.
There was a crackling sound on the radio line.
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