crackly
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of crackly
Example Sentences
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One authority reported that a "crackly phone line" had been used as a reason for an immediate permit - even though it had been known about for weeks.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
These ingredients don’t just sweeten—they caramelize, forming that coveted glossy, crackly crust.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025
I no longer flinch at the crackly sound my hearing aids make when I first put them on in the morning.
From Slate • Oct. 20, 2024
The home of ceramist Raina Lee includes a tree house featuring her pottery as well as a garage studio that houses her pottery wheel, kilns and her crackly volcanic glazes.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024
He ran his fingers slowly back and forth along the length of it, stroking it lovingly, and the shiny paper wrapper made little sharp crackly noises in the quiet room.
From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
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