OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 19167

crackle

/ˈkɹækəl/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
chisporroteo • crujido
A prolonged, frequent cracking sound; a fizzing, popping sound.
I heard a crackle from the frying pan as I was frying bacon.
There was an annoying crackle during the phone call, due to poor connection.
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 19168

crackle

/ˈkɹækəl/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
crepitar
To make a prolonged, frequent cracking sound which sounds like fizzing or popping.
a crackling fire
the unknown ice that crackles underneath them