crackling
word · lemma: crackle
Definition
'Crackling' refers to a series of short, sharp sounds like something burning or breaking. It also means the crispy, roasted skin of pork or another meat.
Usage & Nuances
'Crackling' is often used to describe fire sounds, radio/static noise, or crispy roast pork skin ('pork crackling'). In food, mainly refers to roasted pork skin; in sound, to sharp, popping noises. Not to be confused with 'cracking' (breaking).
Spanish: crepitante - corteza crujiente (comida)Portuguese (BR): estalando - torresmo (comida)Portuguese (PT): estaladiço - torresmo (comida)Chinese (Simplified): 噼啪声 - 脆皮（食物）Chinese (Traditional): 劈啪聲 - 脆皮（食物）Hindi: चटकने की आवाज़ - कुरकुरी परत (खाना)Arabic: فرقعة - قشرة مقرمشة (طعام)Bengali: চড়চড়ে শব্দ - চামড়ার ভাজা খসি (সোজা মাংসের চামড়া)Russian: треск - хрустящая корочка (свинина)Japanese: パチパチという音 - 豚のカリカリ皮Vietnamese: lách tách - da heo quay giònKorean: 탁탁거리는 소리 - (돼지고기) 껍질구이Turkish: çatırtı - çıtır domuz derisiUrdu: چٹخنے کی آواز - خستہ سور کا چھلکاIndonesian: bunyi berderak - kulit babi panggang renyah
Example Sentences
The fire made a crackling sound.
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He loves eating pork crackling.
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There was a crackling noise from the old radio.
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I could hear the crackling as the logs burned in the fireplace.
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The best part of the roast is always the crackling.
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Suddenly, a crackling sound interrupted the music.
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