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crackling

[ krak-ling -luhn ]

noun

  1. the making of slight cracking sounds rapidly repeated.
  2. the crisp browned skin or rind of roast pork.
  3. Usually cracklings. Southern U.S. the crisp residue left when fat, especially hog or chicken fat, is rendered.


crackling

/ ˈkræklɪŋ /

noun

  1. the crisp browned skin of roast pork
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of crackling1

First recorded in 1540–50; crackle + -ing 1
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Example Sentences

On an overcast Thursday in early October, Springfield’s home is socked-in under a marine layer, but in his backyard gazebo, a cozy fireplace is crackling.

When it comes to the body horror aspect of it all, “The Substance” delivers on all fronts, from its heightened satire, squelching and crackling sound effects, and revved-up visuals.

From Salon

Fortunately an adjoining neighbour heard a loud crackling noise coming from the flat and after his wall became hot he realised there was a fire.

From BBC

Momentary pictures emerge from the crackling cloud and then sink back — a girl walking, a simple clapboard building, a hand holding a teacup, a car careening over a steep embankment and more.

The Atlantic's David Sims points out, though, that “the film’s spiral into romantic drama wouldn’t work without Powell and Arjona’s crackling chemistry.”

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