adj
Meaning 1
Involving or producing a crackle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- the crackly sound of a fire
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
crackly
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English crackle Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English crackly From crackle + -y.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Ancient Greek: καπυρός (kapurós) — involving or producing a crackle